Program Coordinator

Salary: $31.87 - 32.97/hr

Position Summary: The Community School Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting the CA Community School Director in the oversight/management and direct supervision of all activities, programs and services implemented within a Community School. He/she will also supervise specific programs such as the after school and summer camp program and staff.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Support the Director in all aspects of the Program at the Community School.
• Lead daily implementation and operations of the after-school program for elementary and middle school students.
• Create structures and processes for effective program operations.
• Work closely with the Community School Director to develop a program based on goals and needs of the Community School and surrounding community, as well as partner schools that feed into the program.
• Support the Director in completing paperwork requirements of funders, including attendance and enrollment data, reports, and outcomes.
• Model appropriate child, youth and adult development practices, and handle behavior concerns as needed.
• Directly supervise the after-school program staff, including facilitators and specialists.
• Support recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of all additional staff employed through the program.
• Perform other duties as needed under the direction of the Community School Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, child psychology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with youth in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Prior experience with DYCD or Children's Aid preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved youth, particularly middle-school-aged youth.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning and implementation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred.
• Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative, a sense of humor and a sense of urgency.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Bachelors of Psychology (preferred)
Bachelors of Education (preferred)

3 years: Experience working with youth in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. (required)

Skills