Extended Day Coordinator- $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Friendship Public Charter School•Washington, DC

2d•$55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school. The Extended Day Site Coordinator should embody Friendship’s core values and will demonstrate the ability to lead and coach program staff to accomplish established objectives. This position requires excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills, superb organizational skills and attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, and a commitment to the mission and culture of Friendship Public Charter School. The Site Coordinator oversees the daily coordination of the after-care program at their assigned school site, including daily upkeep of the attendance database system, monitoring program flow and structure, maintaining school-based relationships with administrators and teachers, and assisting the Regional Coordinator with the management and training of the frontline staff that instruct daily programs, oversee classroom management, and implement lesson plans to keep students engaged. Please note this role pays $55,000 to $75,000 and the hours are 10 am - 6 pm For more information about our schools please visit the following Social Media pages: YouTube , Linkedin , Facebook , Instagram & Twitter !

Requirements

Experience in the role preferred
Have earned a bachelor’s or more advanced degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, with a major in education, child and positive youth development, or early special education; or
Have earned a bachelor’s or more advanced degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and have at least one (1) year of supervised occupational experience working with school age children under the age of fifteen (15) years in a duly authorized schools or camp, a licensed Child Development Center, or the equivalent.
Experience as a "Lead Teacher" in a traditional grade school setting
Knowledge of child development and early childhood education
Proven experience maintaining clear boundaries and setting age- appropriate discipline standards for children using non- punitive measures
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Enthusiasm for working with children
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and high needs environment
Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment and enforce rules consistently
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with challenging situations
Proven ability to work with staff and families from diverse backgrounds
Must pass Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal background check
First Aid and CPR certification
Effective November 1, 2021, all adult employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers working in person in a public, public charter, independent, private, or parochial school in the District of Columbia, and all adult employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers working in person in a child care facility regulated by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, shall have received a full course of a vaccination against COVID-19 unless they have been granted an exemption from such vaccination pursuant to, and are compliant with the requirements of, Section IV of this Order.”
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Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day oversight of program and after-care staff
Provides a caring, nurturing and inviting environment responsive to the physical, emotional and social needs of the students
Actively engages in activities with the children
Report student achievement in measurable growth
Be able to implement Friendship content standards during daily activities;
Communicates effectively with parents and teachers about student behavior/ needs, schedule changes, and program rules;
Organizes and order necessary supplies
Monitors program performance and recommends modifications
Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates after-care Group Leaders and Asst. Group Leaders
Facilitates PD, as necessary
Leads weekly staff meetings
Observes necessary precautions to ensure safety of program participants and maintains a clean environment
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive financial and personal information;
Maintains daily data input for attendance using Powerschool and ensure that student records and payment data are maintained accurately in EZ Child Track.
Prepares incident reports and notifies parents and administration when notable incidents occur
Assists in housekeeping activities as needed
Works together with the Office of Extended Learning management team to help resolve issues
Performs other duties as assigned with approval of overseeing person or body