Elementary Afterschool Site Director - Meadowood

Madison Metropolitan School District•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Afterschool Site Director supports the Youth Programs Site Director in the daily operation of Meadowood Elementary afterschool and summer programs. The role helps provide a safe, enriching, and enjoyable environment where participants can develop skills, practice positive social behaviors, respect others, and have fun. The position works directly with youth afterschool programs and may support other program areas as assigned. The Site Director helps develop enrichment curricula and supportive recreational activities for Meadowood Neighborhood Center and its afterschool programs. The role supervises and evaluates seasonal staff, coaches staff and volunteers, supports issue resolution, communicates with families and the school community, and helps maintain a physically and emotionally safe and inclusive program. It also includes snack-program compliance, attendance and enrollment records, activity marketing, transportation coordination, behavior support, and responding to late or missing participant pickups. The position is based at Meadowood Neighborhood Center, 5740 Raymond Road. During the school year, it is up to 18.5 hours per week, with listed hours of Monday 1:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 3:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Hours may occasionally exceed 18.5 per week with prior supervisor approval. Full-time positions are available during summer. Pay is $19.00–$21.10 per hour. The start date is November 2, 2026.

Requirements

Be over 21 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or HSED/GED and some post-secondary education or certification related to the field.
Have experience working, volunteering, or participating in neighborhood centers and community centers.
Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
Have computer knowledge and proficiency.
Have experience working with or within marginalized communities on social justice initiatives, services, programs, and initiatives.
Support the MSCR mission.
Be able to move, lift, and carry up to 35 pounds.
Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within three months of employment; MSCR provides free training if needed.
Complete MMSD/MSCR onboarding and required trainings.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational skills and recreation program planning knowledge.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to build positive mentoring relationships with students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Experience, interest, and skill in working with children and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Dependability, teamwork, and enthusiasm.
Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate program staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Support the Youth Programs Site Director in daily operation of Meadowood Elementary afterschool and summer programs.
Help develop enrichment programs, recreational activities, and curricula with the Youth Programs Director.
Supervise and evaluate seasonal program staff; observe and coach staff and volunteers; and provide ongoing support with staff and participant issues.
Communicate with parents, the school community, staff, the Center Assistant Director, Youth Programs Director, and Center Director as needed.
Establish and maintain a physically and emotionally safe, welcoming, and inclusive program environment.
Administer first aid and/or medication as needed.
Request supplies from the Center Assistant Director and communicate transportation needs to them.
Complete reports and follow protocols for MSCR lunch and snack programs in coordination with Second Harvest, DPI, and MMSD Food Service.
Collaborate on staff assignments, work schedules, meetings, and staff training.
Support staff and the Center Assistant Director in addressing student behaviors and developing behavior plans for the program and individual students.
Maintain enrollment and attendance records and market afterschool activities.
Meet regularly with the Center Assistant Director and other Meadowood Neighborhood Center staff.
Distribute snacks according to applicable Second Harvest, MMSD, and DPI standards and regulations.
Distribute announcements and flyers as needed.
Stay for late or absent pickups and, when necessary, contact parents, emergency contacts, or Dane County Social Services.
Document significant events and communicate significant staff or program issues to the appropriate directors.
Ensure participants and staff follow site behavior and participation expectations and lead by example.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.