Education Coordinator

City of Springfield • CPKJ-Park Recreation, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Recreation, this role oversees and directs the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children. These services aim to increase social-emotional competencies, provide academic enrichment, and recognize parents as primary educators. The position is responsible for the City's after-school and summer programming, curriculum development, staff training, and professional development. The work involves ensuring program sites offer quality and measurable academic help, enrichment, and recreational opportunities, along with character education for youth participants. This role operates with considerable professional independence, adhering to policy and accepted practices in after-school programming, and exercises supervision over assigned staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, youth development, sociology, psychology or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an educational or out-of-school-time setting.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience planning, developing, and evaluating programs and working with community organizations.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Experienced in grant writing, budgeting and oversight.
• Experienced in curriculum development and project-based learning strategies.
• Analytical skills to review data on students and adjust the curriculum to suit their learning styles and abilities.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to explain the curriculum to staff, parents and students.
• Strong decision-making skills to make informed choices on the selection of textbooks, curriculum and instructional methodologies.
• Strong background in and understanding of project-based learning strategies.
• Knowledge of the grant development and writing process.
• Knowledge of national and state educational trends and standards.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and meet changing schedules and demands.
• Willingness to use research-based intervention strategies.
• Committed to provide timely information to parents and students.
• Understand the goals and requirements of the School Improvement Plans, MA Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS Assessments.
• Considerable knowledge in maintaining and analyzing financial data for budget planning.
• Committed to the concept and value of out-of-school-time programs and their potential for building upon classroom learning.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a supervising capacity.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-service and monthly professional development sessions to all staff to ensure quality programming.
• Assist in preparing reports to the Afterschool Advisory Board.
• Supervise afterschool site coordinators and serve as the assistant to the Assistant Director of Recreation.
• Assist in the completion of evaluations of the performance of afterschool and summer staff annually.
• Assure that files and documentation are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.
• Develop positive relations with parents and develop parent engagement strategies.
• Work with the Assistant Director to develop and oversee program branding and promotional strategies.
• Develop innovative, project-based, after-school curriculums and activities that support and develop academic achievement and character development for all students.
• Collaborate and communicate with school principals and day-school teaching staff to develop after-school programs that integrate and promote shared learning goals and support strategies.
• Ensure program sites provide quality and measurable academic help and enrichment opportunities that address students' multiple needs and learning styles so all can experience success.
• Provide programs that address appropriate grade-level state and local standards to support student performance and achievement.
• Assist individual staff members in identifying their training needs and improving their knowledge base and abilities.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Recreation in recruiting, interviewing, and orienting staff, providing them with guidance as needed.
• Work with district and school principals to obtain necessary supporting data for program evaluations and applications for grant funding.
• Research, collect data, and write new and continuation grants for the sustainability of out-of-school-time programming.
• Perform outreach to community and business leaders for in-kind support and funding.
• Participate in budget planning, oversee expenditures, and ensure programs are managed with fiscal responsibility.
• Conduct, prepare, and share pre and post evaluations with staff for reflection and program improvements.
• Summarize program site evaluations for mid- and annual reporting to MA ESE and other funders.
• Participate in community outreach, serve on boards of various out-of-school-time organizations, mentor other state-wide 21st CCLC, and attend DESE professional development to share information and learning with program staff.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level