What are the responsibilities and job description for the RISE Academy 2024-2025 School Year After School Program Coordinator position at RISE Education System?
RISE Academy is a subsidiary of RISE Education System, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. It is our mission to promote the holistic development of the child through an authentic and experiential student learning experience. This is accomplished by educating the child in the formation of faith, family and community. RISE Academy strives for the development of the whole child by providing excellence in academic preparation in a faith-based environment. It is our vision to guide and nurture students to become role models who will exhibit high levels of God-consciousness, professional excellence and civic leadership by serving society at large.
We are looking to hire a part-time, in-person After School Program Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year at the RISE Academy in San Jose, California.
Job Expectations:
- Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
- Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
- Innovation: Develops and executes innovative STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math) strategies to ensure a world-class and well-rounded education
- Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
- Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key school community events
The After School Program Coordinator will report to the Head of Development and provide leadership and support for a holistic, multi-age after school program (Monday - Thursday: 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm) The Coordinator will strive to provide a safe environment that educates, enlightens, and inspires youth in a school setting.
Responsibilities include:
- Plan and implement the daily after-school program
- Lead and prepare a creative environment using academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment including the preparation of needed supplies and materials
- Use age appropriate methods that include youth development principles. Supervise students in the activity areas.
- Maintain professional attitude, rapport and appearance with all program stakeholders
- Communicate with school staff, parents, and community members regarding program activities, student needs academic performance and events
- Design marketing materials to promote the after school program
- Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
- Willing to travel off-site for after school field trips
- Other administrative duties as assigned for the opportunity to increase hours
Required Skills/Qualities:
- Experience working with students in grades K-12 in recreational, educational and/or community youth outreach setting
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff, parents and community leaders
- Familiarity with quality criteria for after school programs
- Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications
- Physical ability to lead and participate in structured activities
Preferred Skills/Qualities:
- 2 years experience in coordinating after school programs
Compensation:
The compensation range is based on teaching experience, working experience, academic degrees, and certifications. Children of staff members are eligible for tuition discounts.
Salary : $23 - $26
