Before-School Program Coordinator [King Elementary] [Part-time] SY26-27

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools is offering a daily Before-School Program serving families at participating schools. The program will provide developmentally appropriate care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. The Before-School Program Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for a program serving up to 25 enrolled children and a team of 3 before-school staff. Working closely with the before-school staff and the Principal/Head of School, the Coordinator helps ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the program through staff scheduling, enrollment, communication, and other administrative support. The before-school program at the King Elementary School will run from 7:30 AM until the start of the school day at 8:30 AM and will be open to all students in PreK through 6th grade.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
Experience working in a school, early childhood, afterschool, or other youth-serving setting.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work collaboratively with school staff, families, and afterschool facilitators.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or higher.
Experience coordinating schedules, enrollment, records, or other administrative functions.
Experience working in a Boston Public Schools setting, particularly at the school where the position is located.
Familiarity with the students, families, and school community served by the program.
Candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. Candidates who are fluent in one or more of BPS's official languages are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Coordinate staff schedules and arrange substitute or other coverage to ensure appropriate staffing for program operations.
Coordinate student enrollment, maintain waitlists, and support program registration and fee collection activities.
Maintain the program calendar and communicate schedule changes, school closures, and other program updates to staff and families.
Maintain enrollment, attendance, and other program records as required.
Coordinate the ordering and organization of program materials and supplies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for routine before-school program communications with families, including enrollment, attendance, program calendar, and operations.
Collaborate with the school's Family Liaison to ensure families receive timely information and appropriate support.
Support the Principal/Head of School with administrative tasks related to the operation of the Before-School Program.
Push into the classroom as needed to support or relieve before-school class facilitators.
Perform other related duties as assigned.