Middle School Site Coordinator for Afterschool and Summer Program (full time)

Job Title: Site Coordinator for Afterschool and Summer Middle School Program

Reports To: School Year Manager - Middle School

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Departments: Middle School Program

Location: Salem

Revision Date: April 2025

LEAP for Education is recruiting for a new Afterschool and Summer Middle School Site Coordinator. LEAP’s Middle School Programs aim to create a safe, welcoming space for middle school students to participate in afterschool and summer offerings that are fun, engaging, project-based and have an academic and creative focus. The programming seeks to enhance students’ academic, social-emotional, and career readiness skills.

The Expanding Horizons (EH) program for students in grades 6-8 is housed at the Collins Middle School in Salem and is operated in partnership with Salem Public Schools. The program supports youth from diverse populations and backgrounds. The EH Site Coordinator is a Senior Professional level position that will report to the School Year Manager for our Middle School Program. The Site Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day program operations, supervising short-term staff and volunteers, communicating with students and families, and working closely with other LEAP staffand district staff on the program design and offerings. EH is a federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Center.

The ideal candidate will be committed to LEAP’s mission which is to support youth in their personal, educational, and career growth by partnering with the community to increase opportunities and advance equity.

The most competitive candidates for this role will have lived experience as a Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC), first-generation to college, or multilingual learner, and has a comprehensive understanding of, and passion for, partnering with LEAP’s student population which is 83% economically disadvantaged, 85% students of color, 83% first-generation to college, and 34% multilingual learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervising group leaders, behavior specialists, project-based learning (PBL) and enrichment instructors (some school teachers and some community partners) and often college and HS interns.
• Providing oversight of teachers’ implementation of and planning in collaboration with LEAP's Director of MS School Programs and MS Managers with input from district staff.
• Collaborating with the Director of Middle School Programs, MS Manager, and rest of LEAP’s MS team to plan new programming including daily Activity stations, new session offerings, retention strategies, and special programming in response to areas for growth and to add fun surprises for the students.
• Planning and organizing a choice of Activity Stations (last 40 min of program) each day that engage students and offer learning opportunities.
• Planning and running staff meetings
• Managing logistics for snacks, supplies, and transportation and use of school facilities
• Collection of data including attendance and DESE SAYO assessments
• Updating and managing transportation lists with transportation department
• Actively contribute to any program staff hiring and training
• Attending professional development opportunities from DESE and other organizations, as schedule allows
• Working with the Middle School Manager to get needed program supplies within the program budget.
• Working with the Middle School Manager on various event planning and parent engagement initiatives
• Other duties as requested by the Middle School Manager

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five or more years of experience in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, or other related fields
• Teaching, counseling, or youth development experience required, preferably with students ages 11 – 14
• Strong interpersonal skills with youth
• Some prior experience running programs or special initiatives within programs is strongly preferred
• Some prior supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, developing an equity-lens, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Experience or demonstrated interest in working with underserved youth and commitment to developing skills to best support this demographic group and demonstrated understanding of the unique barriers faced by this group
• Must hold the belief that all youth have the ability to enroll and graduate with a post-secondary degree or credential, if they choose to do so
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is very helpful but not required
• Familiarity and experience with project-based learning a major plus
• A creative thinker, a problem-solver and someone who takes initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Google platforms and MS Office- particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have access to reliable transportation and/or a current driver’s license for days when travel is required

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

Work Environment and Hazards

• Normal office working environment with occasional remote work if/as desired and arranged; generally free from noise and hazards with occasional exposure to heat and cold.
• This position has limited exposure to hazards that require the exercise of caution with little likelihood of injury.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• A desk-based position with occasional need to lift objects up to 25 lbs. (e.g. for events)

Travel

• Minimal, occasional local travel involved for events, meetings, and donor visits; less than 25% travel is required.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

LEAP for Education complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

LEAP for Education will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, familial status, disability, ancestry, age, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, veteran history/military status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.40 - $30.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $31