Job description

Ideal Candidate:

Andrew P. Stewart Center is seeking an After School Program Coordinator starting as early as July 5. The ideal candidate is an energetic and compassionate person who is detail-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and excels at building positive relationships. This person also has experience leading a small team and working with K-8 students in an urban environment.

Who We Are:

Andrew P. Stewart Center is a community development nonprofit organization that exists to see our neighbors living purposeful lives in pursuit of their full potential. The organization promotes strong communities through educational enrichment, wellness resources, and housing solutions. The Center directs all of its resources in partnership with Pittsburgh residents to transform the neighborhood into a place of hope and opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise a team of about 10-15 classroom leaders, instructors, and support staff.
• Implement day-to-day operations of the After School Program parent communication, schedule, curriculum, and team meetings.
• Implement a positive behavior management system and address behavior challenges
• Build and maintain relationships with students, families, community stakeholders, volunteers, and partners.

Keys to Success:

To be successful in this role, you will excel in four areas:

• Staff Management & Team-building: You show enthusiasm for meeting and engaging with people. You build a positive rapport with the team and hold staff accountable for program expectations. You listen closely to understand needs or concerns and work well with the supervisor to take steps based on that input.
• Positive Behavior Management Skills: You remain poised and calm. You have the ability to get the attention of large groups of students without yelling. You have a successful track record of implementing positive behavior management and SEL techniques in a classroom or summer camp setting. You are also able to communicate respectfully and confidently to students to provide direction.
• Organizational skills: You pay attention to detail by noticing and fixing errors that others might overlook. You are able to stick to a schedule, track attendance, and document program issues. You plan ahead and find alternative paths, when needed, to get to the finish line.
• Communication skills: You use clear, precise, compassionate communication on behalf of the organization. You communicate well with diverse audiences including students, parents, volunteers, and community partners.
• Relationship-building qualities: You value building positive relationships rooted in respect and dignity. You work well with diverse populations and empathize with the community we serve.

Preferred, not required:

• Program Implementation: You have a successful track record of taking a concept from idea to implementation and producing results aligned with program goals and objectives. This includes positive behavior management skills.
• Driver’s License

A Day in the Life of the After School Program Coordinator

Every day will look a little different. Most days the Coordinator is on their feet, actively supervising, rotating from classroom to classroom, and monitoring the hallways/program space.

• 2:00pm - Review plan for the day, set out supplies, make copies, sort snacks, ensure all staff have arrived and have what they need to have a strong start.
• 3:00pm – Oversee smooth transition to the After School program by walking halls.
• 4:00pm – Observe implementation of classroom activities to ensure that it aligns with the curriculum plan. Check in with classroom leaders, and pull students who may need time away from the group.
• 5:00pm – Check inventory of supplies and submit supplies requests to the Director on a weekly basis. Make an effort to greet parents during dismissal.
• 5:45pm – End the day by checking in with staff or partners to make sure everything is ready for the next day. Complete a walk-thru of the building to make sure all supplies are organized and put away. Classrooms are clean and are left better than the team found them.
• 6:00pm - Program is over.

*Please note: Friday program hours are extended and the Coordinator will implement any Fun Friday plans.

What Else You Should Know:

• The position is seasonal and based in Atlanta.
• The role requires reliable transportation.
• The expected hours are Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-6:00pm and Friday, 11:00am-6:00pm

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30310: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Elementary Education: 2 years (Required)
• Leadership: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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