PreK Afterschool Program Coordinator

Prek Afterschool Program Coordinator

Boston Public Schools is offering a fee-based PreK Afterschool Program at participating schools. The program provides high-quality afterschool programming for students in PreK with developmentally appropriate learning experiences and care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

The PreK Afterschool Program Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for a small afterschool program serving approximately 1620 children and a team of 23 afterschool staff. Working closely with the PreK Afterschool Facilitator(s) and the Principal/Head of School, the Coordinator helps ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the program through staff scheduling, enrollment, communication, and other administrative support.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate staff schedules and arrange substitute or other coverage to ensure appropriate staffing for program operations.
• Coordinate student enrollment, maintain waitlists, and support program registration and fee collection activities.
• Push into the classroom as needed to support or relieve before-school class Facilitators.
• Maintain the program calendar and communicate schedule changes, school closures, and other program updates to staff and families.
• Maintain enrollment, attendance, and other program records as required.
• Coordinate the ordering and organization of program materials and supplies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine afterschool program communications with families, including enrollment, attendance, program calendar, and operations. Collaborate with the school's Family Liaison to ensure families receive timely information and appropriate support.
• Support the Principal/Head of School with administrative tasks related to the operation of the PreK Afterschool Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
• Experience working in a school, early childhood, afterschool, or other youth-serving setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work collaboratively with school staff, families, and afterschool Facilitators.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or higher.
• Experience coordinating schedules, enrollment, records, or other administrative functions.
• Experience working in a Boston Public Schools setting, particularly at the school where the position is located.
• Familiarity with the students, families, and school community served by the program.
• Boston Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. Candidates who are fluent in one or more of BPS's official languages are encouraged to apply.

Terms: Hourly, approximately 12 hours per week during the school year.

Rate: Equivalent to $38/hour