Part-Time OST COORDINATOR

Description

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start.  How do we do this?  We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.

We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!

You can find more about our core values and vision here.  We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and by extension our country.  We are a mission centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today.   Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families.  Our approach is grounded in trauma informed practice which you can read more about here.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Creative problem solving
• A commitment to being a lifelong learner, commitment to refining your craft
• A knack for connecting with people across differences including parents, colleagues and students.

Position Summary:

The OST (Out of School Time) Coordinator is responsible for site based operations and supporting programming that promotes the development of academic and life skills for students in an after school environment. This role will also be charged with managing part-time staff as well as resources that are allocated towards programs. The individual in this role must have a passion for after school programming and youth development. This is a 12 month position (during the school year: 10am - 6pm; during the summer: 8:30am-5:00pm) that is supervised by the OST Director at each school.

Core Responsibilities: 

Program Management: 

• Work with the OST Director to develop, plan, and implement all aspects of after school programming at a specific school location that attracts and retains students;
• Track attendance data and follow-up with parents of student who are not attending on a weekly basis;
• Enroll new students in the program;
• Review staff and student files to ensure that all paperwork is up to date and in compliance 
• Ensure a safe, clean, orderly and well maintained space for all after school activities;
• Collect copays and fees from parents as needed;
• Inventory supplies and order supplies as needed;

Part-Time Staff Supervision and Development: 

• Work with the OST Director to observe and coach staff to ensure quality instructional methods and support for program goals;
• Review staff lesson plans and offer feedback;
• Assist with hiring and training of part-time staff

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Communicate information clearly to parents, staff, superiors, partners, funders and other related parties regarding schedule, logistics and goals of programs;
• Participate in parent conferences as needed and in accordance with program regulations;
• Develop strong relationships with students to ensure psychological safety in the OST program 

Additional responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Head of School, Managing Director of OST and the school based OST Director on school day and OST/Daycare initiatives;
• Assist in other programmatic function as required, such as special events and field trips, to support the program and school;
• Work in conjunction with all other OST staff to plan culminating events for programs;
• Complete additional tasks assigned by Supervisor;

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong written and communication skills;
• Displays initiative and ability to follow-through;
• Detail Oriented - you sweat the small stuff
• Enthusiasm for youth development;
• Ability to work evenings until 6PM

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree (degree in Education preferred) 
• 3 years of direct supervision of students;
• 1 year in a supervisory role in an after school/daycare environment preferred;
• Basic knowledge of State licensing regulations for a Daycare Center preferred;
• All employees must be able to provide Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), and Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus