Enrichment Program Coordinator

L.E.A.R.N. • Whittier, CA

9d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Enrichment Coordinator oversees the delivery of assigned LEARN programs, which may include the Saturday Enrichment program at multiple school sites (K-12) or the Enrichment Friday program. This role involves overseeing the assignment of Substitute Youth Leaders daily and assisting with other LEARN programs designed to foster a culture of learning. Programming can occur inside or outside the classroom on Fridays or Saturdays, focusing on activities such as tutoring, personal enrichment, life skills, recreation, and planning of study trips to facilitate student success. The Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and oversight of these programs, including the supervision of Site Coordinators and Youth Leaders. Reporting to a Program Quality Supervisor or Manager of Curriculum and Staff Development, this role involves training and evaluating staff, and collaborating with school administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure programming meets the needs of the school and adheres to California and/or Federal Department of Education policies. The position primarily operates from the main office, with programming typically occurring during select non-school days for 4 to 9 hours per day, and after-school programming for 3 to 4 hours when substitute Youth Leader support is needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree, or, four years of experience working with youth in an educational setting
• Education and experience can combine for the 4 years (i.e. AA and 2 years of experience)
• Ability to pass a district examination for instructional assistants
• Must have an interest in working with at-risk youth to help them achieve to their highest potential
• Ability to understand the needs and differences of children
• Requires the ability to balance emotional support and discipline to deal with child behavior problems
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills, attention to details, and sound judgment
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents
• Must be punctual, dependable, and responsive to supervision
• Strong writing skills
• Competence and comfort with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and web-based communication tools, such as e-mail and Internet
• Requires the ability to observe the activity of children and others
• Requires completion of Live Scan Department of Justice And FBI Criminal Background Check, and TB Test
• Must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree, experience supervising staff, and developing program plans is highly desired
• Ability to speak Spanish is desired

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general operation of Enrichment Friday or Saturday Enrichment programming at designated LEARN partner schools
• Develop and foster positive relationships with school administration, faculty, staff, parents, other partner staff, and students
• Plan and coordinate an enrichment program with input from district administration, partner agencies, ASB students, teachers, parents, counselors, and Title I Coordinators via a program Advisory Board
• Develop staffing plan to implement programming
• Supervise Youth Leaders including performance monitoring and evaluation, recommendations for hiring, and providing direct input to staff disciplinary decisions
• Monitor expenses regularly to ensure that the program costs remain within the program budget
• Regularly meet with teachers, principals, and other instructional-day staff to align activities with the students’ instructional-day curriculum or to ensure that activities align with the interests and goals of the students
• Ensure that student attendance is accurately recorded and reported and meets program plan goals and grant guidelines
• Work with district staff, school staff, parents, and students to recruit students to attend programs
• Ensure that Youth Leaders record their time and submit all required paperwork accurately and timely
• Maintain individual and group documentation of program participation and academic progress (electronic and hard copy)
• Distribute and collect evaluation instruments
• Assist with periodic reporting tasks
• Attend monthly Site Coordinator professional development, relevant district meetings, and Enrichment program planning meetings, as necessary, with partner agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The work calendar aligns with the academic calendars of our partner school districts and has scheduled recess breaks during fall, winter, spring, and summer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree