What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Program Coordinator position at Prospect Schools?
About The Position
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School is seeking an Middle School Program Coordinator (part-time) to support in the day to day management and operations of our After-School Program. The After-school Program Coordinator will assist in the overall administration of BPCS’s After-school Program including but not limited to: implementation of enrichment activities, advertising the program, theme based projects, scheduling of activities, record keeping and reporting, communicating with parents and school staff and organizing special events. The ideal candidate is an energetic self starter who possesses experience in afterschool programming, data entry, event management and some office management experience
This role reports to the Network Director of Afterschool & Extended Day Programming.
About Us
Prospect Schools is a K-12 college preparatory community where excellent teachers prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning. Find more about who we are and what we believe by checking out our Prospector Principles.
Our Core Values Are
As a part-time After-School Coordinator, your responsibilities include:
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School is seeking an Middle School Program Coordinator (part-time) to support in the day to day management and operations of our After-School Program. The After-school Program Coordinator will assist in the overall administration of BPCS’s After-school Program including but not limited to: implementation of enrichment activities, advertising the program, theme based projects, scheduling of activities, record keeping and reporting, communicating with parents and school staff and organizing special events. The ideal candidate is an energetic self starter who possesses experience in afterschool programming, data entry, event management and some office management experience
This role reports to the Network Director of Afterschool & Extended Day Programming.
About Us
Prospect Schools is a K-12 college preparatory community where excellent teachers prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning. Find more about who we are and what we believe by checking out our Prospector Principles.
Our Core Values Are
- Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
- Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion in our work
- Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity and tenacity
- Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm and self assurance
- Support the daily operations of the afterschool program, including but not limited to supporting after school activity specialists, scheduling and creating club rosters, purchasing, and tracking participant attendance and enrollment.
- Work collaboratively with the Network Director of After school and Extended Day & the Principal to maintain & develop a robust after school program that serves and engages BPCS students and aligns with the organization’s mission.
- Provide coverage as needed for After school Program Aides.
- Oversee and collaborate with any external vendors to develop and implement high functioning enrichment programs.
- Work with the Network Director of After school and Extended Day to coordinate and facilitate quarterly program-wide staff development opportunities.
- Design & Coordinate seasonal programming options, i.e external vendor relationships, summer camps, spring & summer academies/credit recovery program for students in need of additional academic support
- Collaborate with the Principal and Director of School Operations to ensure a high rate of participation through utilizing school based marketing resources.
- Support the Network Director to identify essential program areas where the ES program office can support family engagement and the planning of specialized events.
- Participate in bi-weekly meetings to update the Network Director on programming updates & school based functions.
- Foster strong relationships and effective communication resources for students, families, staff, and senior leadership.
- Provide students with a safe SEL after school environment with the support of the school culture department.
- Manage safety & health protocols, reserve space, manage school calendars & ASP landing pages.
- Maintain the streamlined student behavioral expectations set by the school culture team that support students' needs and encourage positive behavior.
- Maintain the snack distribution data for compliance records.
- Serve as admin onsite during after school program hours
As a part-time After-School Coordinator, your responsibilities include:
- Manage online data of student information
- Manage daily attendance
- Coordinate school space with the Elementary School Operations team
- Manage event calendars
- Support the creation of meeting agendas and the flow of Team Meetings
- Plan special events
- Assist with program set up, snack and clean up.
- Assist with designing and scheduling activities that incorporate all elements of the program, with an emphasis on BPCS’s mission.
- Oversee the storage, use and inventory of all program supplies.
- Complete selected data entry tasks.
- Create promotional material and help implement outreach and retention strategies.
- Take initiative and provide suggestions for improving the overall program.
- Promote the concepts of teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship inclusive of ultimate responsibility for the behavior of youth at the site and on trips.
- Provide site-based support to teachers, tutors and activity specialists in implementing the program.
- Help facilitate seamless transitions to programming and snack that aligns with day school standards.
- Encourage and lead projects that foster academic, cultural and artistic growth.
- Provide coverage for activity specialists when needed
- Communicate program’s challenges, progress and success with the Network Director of Afterschool Programming.
- The Program Coordinator may also participate and provide input in the hiring process and performance evaluations of activity specialists
- Perform additional duties and projects assigned at the discretion of the Network Director of After school and Extended Day
- Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
- Must have passion for BPCS mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth development.
- Must pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to employment history and criminal background check.
- Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision as applicable.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite. .
- Operate a variety of office equipment, including: copy machine, phone system and mac OS.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other staff members, program participants, parents and the general public.
Salary : $28 - $35
