Experienced Aftercare Program Coordinator

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

City Garden Montessori - Saint Louis, MO

Part-time - Entry Level

Saint Louis, MO

About the position

The Aftercare Program Coordinator at City Garden Montessori is responsible for planning and facilitating after-school enrichment activities for students in grades 1 through 8. This role emphasizes the implementation of Montessori and anti-bias/anti-racist philosophies, ensuring a vibrant and supportive learning environment. The coordinator will oversee part-time staff and volunteers, maintain communication with parents, and ensure the safety and well-being of students during aftercare hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and coordinate activities for students in aftercare
• Keep accurate attendance records following check-in and check-out procedures
• Oversee the activities of part-time workers and volunteers in your location
• Assist in recruitment and scheduling of all Federal Work-Study workers, part-time staffers and other school personnel to provide after-school enrichment activities for students
• Be the senior employee on site for aftercare
• Safely supervise students indoors and outside, using good judgment in dealing with situations - behavioral, safety, instructional, etc.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about their student(s)
• Ensure that snacks are provided to students
• Keep track of all equipment and materials used in aftercare; ensure that all equipment and materials that are used are accounted for and put away in designated areas
• Communicate with school leadership about issues that may occur
• Ensure that the building is locked and secure upon your departure

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree highly preferred
• Have at least two years of experience designing and implementing enrichment activities for Elementary age students in a school or other supervised setting
• Be flexible to adapt to the changing nature of the work
• Be resourceful and a good problem-solver
• Effective communication skills with adults and children
• Understanding of basic principles of childhood development
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Demonstrated success working with a diverse student population
• Deeply grounded in racial equity and have strong alignment with anti-bias, anti-racism values

Benefits

• Snacks provided