After School Program- Site Coordinator (Marin)

Bay Area Community Resources • San Rafael, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The EXL Program Coordinator leads high-quality expanded learning programs that support the academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth of TK/K youth. The role calls for a compassionate, curious, humble, accountable, and purpose-driven leader who builds strong relationships, supervises staff, ensures program quality and compliance, and develops meaningful partnerships with schools, families, and communities. The work location is an Early Learning Center; schedule depends on district assignment and position tier.

The coordinator leads daily site operations, creates safe and inclusive learning environments, oversees culturally responsive and enrichment-focused programming, and uses program data and continuous quality improvement processes to strengthen outcomes. The role includes supervising and developing staff, coordinating student enrollment and attendance, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with organizational, district, grant, state, and applicable licensing requirements. The coordinator also works with families, school personnel, community organizations, district partners, and BACR colleagues to support youth and program success.

This is a year-round, full-time position, with a commitment through the academic school year. The schedule is Monday through Friday and depends on district assignment and position tier. Compensation is $31–$36 per hour, based on regional grant funding, program size and scope, and experience. The role may be exempt or non-exempt based on funding and district requirements.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher, or at least 48 college units, or passage of the Instructional Aide Examination.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and TB clearance.
• At least three years of experience working in a K–12 educational setting or youth-serving program.
• At least two years of supervisory experience leading and supporting adult staff.
• Ability to work full-time Monday through Friday and commit through the academic school year.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with youth, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Proficiency with technology platforms including Google Drive, email, spreadsheets, and program management systems.
• Working knowledge of restorative practices, youth development principles, and DEIB concepts.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, kneel, and move throughout program spaces for extended periods; lift and carry up to 25 pounds; actively supervise youth during indoor and outdoor activities; and travel between program spaces and participate in school and community events as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing grant-funded educational or expanded learning programs.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish, English/Chinese, or other languages.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports youth’s developmental, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs.
• Build relationships with students and create opportunities for youth voice, leadership, and belonging.
• Support student social-emotional learning using restorative practices, conflict resolution, de-escalation, and positive behavior supports.
• Identify when students need additional support and collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners.
• Build respectful relationships with families, caregivers, school personnel, and community organizations; facilitate family engagement and maintain communication.
• Promote equitable access to program opportunities and supportive adult relationships for all youth.
• Design, implement, and oversee project-based, culturally responsive, enrichment-focused programming aligned with youth interests and school-day learning goals.
• Develop program schedules, lesson plans, systems, and operational structures for high-quality implementation.
• Use attendance, participation, engagement, assessment, and quality-improvement data to improve outcomes.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement processes and use assessment and reflection data to inform instruction, literacy, enrichment, and small-group supports.
• Monitor student progress and program effectiveness and collaborate with expanded learning staff and school-site stakeholders.
• Stay informed about best practices in youth development, expanded learning, and afterschool programming.
• Develop and maintain inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed learning environments.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, district partners, community organizations, and BACR colleagues.
• Promote an equitable program culture through respectful communication, cultural responsiveness, and awareness of personal and systemic biases.
• Seek feedback, reflect on practice, and respond constructively to challenges; promote and model DEIB principles in program operations and staff development.
• Support staff growth through coaching, mentoring, side-by-side modeling, and reflective supervision; encourage collaboration and shared ownership.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with BACR policies, district requirements, grant regulations, state regulations, and licensing requirements where applicable.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, program documentation, payroll submissions, incident reports, and compliance reporting; submit required reports and records accurately and on time.
• Uphold child-supervision, emergency-preparedness, mandated-reporting, and risk-management policies.
• Maintain health, safety, and wellness standards throughout program operations.
• Communicate concerns proactively and address operational, staffing, and student issues before they escalate.
• Manage facilities, supplies, resources, and program logistics responsibly and efficiently.
• Lead daily program operations and ensure successful implementation of expanded learning services at the school site.
• Create a positive, engaging, and purpose-driven culture for youth, families, and staff.
• Supervise program staff, volunteers, and activity leaders through coaching, support, feedback, and professional development.
• Conduct staff meetings, individual supervision meetings, observations, and performance evaluations.
• Support staff recruitment, screening, onboarding, retention, performance improvement, and separation in partnership with People & Culture.
• Oversee student recruitment, enrollment, registration, scheduling, and attendance initiatives to meet participation goals.
• Monitor staffing structures and payroll processes for accuracy and deadline compliance.
• Serve as a visible leader and role model who promotes student success, staff excellence, and organizational values.
• Participate in BACR trainings, professional development, district meetings, and agency-wide initiatives.

Benefits

• Up to 16 paid BACR holidays and 25 school holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness program.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts, including transit and parking flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) plan.
• Opportunity to use the position as a stepping stone into careers in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree