Expanded Learning (ELT) Flyers After School Program Lead

Framingham Public Schools•Framingham, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Expanded Learning (ELT) Flyers After School Program Lead is responsible for the supervision and oversight of Flyers after school programming at one of the Framingham Public Schools middle schools. Through a collaborative effort with school leaders, community partners, families, and students, the Flyers After School Program Lead will manage a high-quality after school program experience that provides socially and academically enriching activities with a strong focus on hands-on, project-based learning. Specifically, the Program Lead will be responsible for managing and supporting staff, coordinating with external community partners, overseeing daily operations, addressing medical, behavioral, and other student needs, planning community events and field trips, and all other responsibilities pertaining to overseeing a multifaceted out-of-school-time program. This commitment aligns with Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment that supports the health and well-being of all students within our schools.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification is required upon hire
Safety Care Certification is required upon hire
Ability to apply knowledge of program and curriculum design, implementation, and continuous programmatic improvement within an educational framework.
Proficiency in communicating clearly, concisely, and responsively—both orally and in writing—across staff, parents, caretakers, and the general public.
Ability to think critically, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and adapt to changing educational landscapes in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Strong organizational skills with a proven capacity to manage program operations, track schedules, compile rosters, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to perform duties with high professional awareness of district goals, state/federal regulations, and DESE/departmental policies while maintaining appropriate confidential records.
Capacity to react calmly, professionally, and objectively to unpredictable, volatile, or high-stakes emotional situations, modeling restorative approaches and applying proper behavior de-escalation techniques.
Ability to consistently collaborate with school leadership, external community partners, faculty, and colleagues to ensure program success.
Capacity to manage, support, and coach staff effectively while fostering a positive and productive working environment.
Demonstrated cultural proficiency and competence in fostering an equitable and inclusive district environment for all staff, students, and families.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance; exhibit professionalism in responding to high-stakes or unpredictable classroom situations.

Nice To Haves

additional post-secondary education credits in a related field preferred
Previous experience in program coordination, family engagement, or community outreach preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred.
prior certification preferred for First Aid/CPR/AED
prior certification preferred for Safety Care

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and oversee a high-quality after school program experience that provides socially and academically enriching activities with a strong focus on hands-on, project-based learning.
Supervise, manage, and assist program staff, and coordinate internal shift coverage in their absence.
Serve as the primary point person for day-to-day caregiver questions and concerns.
Track daily student attendance, manage daily program schedules, and maintain accurate student rosters.
Coordinate directly with external community partners to facilitate enrichment activities and plan community events and field trips.
Respond to and formally document all student injuries, incidents, and behavioral developments on site in accordance with DESE and district policy.
Oversee the safe administration of medication, First Aid, and CPR in accordance with DESE and district requirements.
Ensure a positive and productive working environment for all staff by facilitating open lines of communication, implementing restorative approaches to conflict resolution, and modeling the highest standards of behavior in accordance with FPS policy.
Oversee compliance with all other relevant departmental, district, and DESE policies/procedures.
Maintain a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive learning environment during all program hours.
Other duties as assigned.