Program Coordinator(s) for MPS Before and After-School and Summer Programs (Gr. K-8)

Methuen Public School District • Methuen, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Methuen Public Schools is seeking Program Coordinator(s) for its Before & After-School and Summer Programs for students in grades K-8. This position is contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment. The role involves coordinating all aspects of these programs, including curriculum development, staff scheduling and evaluations, purchasing, and managing personnel, food services, and parent pick-up/drop-off. The coordinator will also work with program partners, arrange transportation, communicate with parents and staff, maintain records, and attend required meetings and workshops. The position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, with prior experience as an out-of-school-time coordinator strongly preferred. Excellent organizational skills, experience with K-8 students (including at-risk youth), and staff supervision experience are also desired.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree or greater strongly preferred
• Prior experience as out-of-school-time coordinator preferred
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, and attendance record
• Working knowledge of curriculum frameworks for grades K-8 or willingness to learn them
• Successful experience working collaboratively with others, preferably educators
• Successful experience working with K-8 students, including at-risk and struggling students.
• Experience supervising staff preferred
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications
• CPR/First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the after-school & summer programs for the K-8 students, as required by the program manager/assistant manager, e.g., development of program curriculum, staff scheduling and evaluations, purchasing supplies and materials, and field trips, etc.
• Manage before and after-school & summer personnel, food services, & parent drop-off and pick-up
• Work with program partners and make transportation arrangements for field trips, if necessary
• Meet with the program manager &/or assistant program manager to discuss program/student issues
• Maintain communications with parents, program manager, assistant program manager, and staff, regarding program and/or students; excellent attendance required
• Keep required records, timesheets, and submit reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Hold planning/monthly site meetings and submit notes of each to the program manager.
• Perform other duties as required by the Program Manager or their designee

What This Job Offers

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