After-School Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make an Immediate Impact? 

Babilou Family US is part of the global Babilou Family network and brings a local, community-focused approach to early childhood education through our Little Sprouts, Building Blocks, and Heartworks schools. We are looking for a proactive and collaborative team member who will support our mission and contribute meaningfully to this role.  

As an After-School Program Coordinator, you will contribute to a positive and enriching learning environment for elementary-aged children. In this role, you will lead engaging activities, ensure student safety and well-being, and foster meaningful partnerships with students, families, and staff to promote a strong sense of community. 

Our work is guided by our educational approach, Sustainable Education®, which bridges research and daily practice to help children thrive and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. We’re in what we like to call the science of children. Everything we do is rooted in research about how young minds grow— how they learn, connect, and build the skills that last a lifetime. We also lead our HONOR values: Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition. This guiding framework fosters an environment where educators, children, families, and partners feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. 

What We Will Achieve Together

The After-School Program Coordinator is responsible for the supervision, safety, and development of children ages 5–810in an after-school setting. This role ensures compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations while providing a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. 

What you'll do

Child Supervision & Safety 

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times in accordance with EEC ratios and guidelines 

• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized classroom and program environment 

• Conduct regular headcounts and transitions safely (including arrivals from school and dismissals) 

• Follow all health, safety, and emergency procedures (including injury reporting and emergency drills) 

• Administer basic first aid and respond appropriately to incidents 

Program Implementation  

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with school-age best practices, including:  

• Homework support / quiet study time 

• Creative arts and enrichment 

• Physical activity and outdoor play 

• Social skill development activities 

• Snack preparation and cleanup 

• Indoor and outdoor recreation 

• Set up and cleanup of program spaces 

• Support a balanced daily schedule that includes structured and choice-based activities 

• Adapt activities to meet diverse developmental levels and individual needs 

• Promote positive behavior using guidance strategies consistent with EEC regulations (no punitive discipline) 

Child Development & Relationships 

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children 

• Support children’s independence, confidence, and peer interactions 

• Recognize and respond to individual needs, including social-emotional development 

• Maintain awareness of children with special needs, allergies, or individualized plans 

Family Communication 

• Communicate professionally with families during pick-up and as needed 

• Share information about children’s progress, behavior, and daily experiences 

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with EEC regulations 

Transportation & Transitions (if applicable) 

• Safely receive children from public school transportation or assist in pick-up procedures 

• Ensure accurate attendance tracking during all transitions 

• Maintain communication with school partners if needed 

Documentation & Compliance 

• Complete required documentation, including:  

• Attendance records 

• Incident/accident reports 

• Behavior or developmental observations (as needed) 

• Ensure compliance with all EEC licensing regulations (102 CMR 7.00) 

• Participate in required trainings, including:  

• First Aid/CPR 

• Mandated Reporter training 

• Professional development hours 

Team Collaboration  

• Work collaboratively with other teachers and site leadership 

• Participate in staff meetings and program planning 

• Support overall program operations, including snack setup/cleanup and classroom maintenance