What are the responsibilities and job description for the 21st Century Program Coordinator (25-26 SY) position at Freire Schools?
About Freire Schools
Established in 1999, Freire Schools (www.freireschools.org) is a network of four charter schools across Philadelphia and Delaware whose mission is to prepare students from historically underserved communities for success in college and beyond. We're distinguished by our belief in every student who walks through our doors, our strong code of conduct and commitment to peace that ensures a safe environment for all, our sense of family throughout our community, and our joyous and engaged classrooms that focus on academic achievement. As evidence of our impact, in 2023 Stanford's Center for Research on Education Outcomes ranked Freire Schools in the top 15 in the country for academic gains out of 368 charter networks nationwide.
About the team
For this 21st Century Program Coordinator position, you'll be working forour high school in Wilmington, Delaware called Freire Charter School Wilmington (8th-12th Grade): Freire is all about Graduation x 2 – graduation from high school and from college. We challenge our students to achieve higher than they ever have before, and we give them the support they need to get there, including individualized college counseling. The Class of 2024 received acceptances into 81 unique colleges and universities and earned nearly $7M in scholarship award offers. This success is possible because the Freire Wilmington community is a true family, where students and teachers work together to build the future each student wants and deserves.
Freire Charter School Wilmington: 201 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
What you'll do
Reporting to the Director of Operations, you'll ensure that the 21st Century CLC program meets student needs, provides a variety of academic and non-academic focused on the program's goals.
Responsibilities
- Actively recruit and enroll students to participate in the CLC program
- Plan and coordinate the Lights on Afterschool Event (held in October)
- Develop and oversee a diverse range of student clubs and after-school activities including, but not limited to, Academic Centers, Cosmetology, Delaware Contemporary Art, FLYOGI, LGBTQ Student Union, Music Production, National Honor Society, and Student Government Association
- Supervise and manage all after-school staff members, providing guidance and support as needed
- Work closely with Freire Schools' CFO and Freire administration to manage and approve all expenditures related to the 21st CLC program and maintain a sustainable budget.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with external agencies, organizations, and service providers to enhance the program offerings
Who you are
You're a data-driven, organized individual who welcomes feedback from both our students and families with a desire to provide the best programming for the Freire Wilmington community.
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, youth development, or a related field.
- Experience in program coordination and managing out-of-school-time (OST) or afterschool programs.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate with school staff, community partners, and families.
- Knowledge of grant compliance and reporting requirements for 21st CCLC programs.
- Ability to develop and implement academic and enrichment activities that align with student needs and program goals.
Pay and benefits
This is a 12-month position. The program coordinator will only be eligible for additional paid hours for special events outside of regular program hours as approved by the Director of Academic Operations. We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
Freire Schools is committed to maintaining a workplace environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, in service of the policy goal to provide all persons equal access to all categories of employment regardless of a person's actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic background, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, veteran/military status, or any other category protected by state or federal law.
