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L.E.A.R.N. · 1 month ago

Before School Program Coordinator

Whittier, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$25/hr - $25/hr

4+ years exp

LEARN LA is committed to fostering a culture of learning for students and staff. The Before School Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Before School Expanded Learning program at an elementary school, ensuring academic support and personal development for students through various activities.

CommunitiesEducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Oversee the general operation of day to day programming at designated LEARN partner schools

Develop and foster positive relationships with school administration, faculty, staff, parents and students

Plan and coordinate programming with input from school administration, ASB students, teachers, parents, counselors, and Title I Coordinators via a program Advisory Board

Develop staffing plan to implement programming

Supervise Youth Leaders including performance monitoring and evaluation, recommendations for hiring, and proving direct input to staff disciplinary decisions

Monitor expenses on a regular basis to ensure that the program costs remain within the program budget

Regularly meet with teachers, principals, and other instructional-day staff to align before school activities with the students’ instructional-day curriculum or to ensure that after school activities align with the interests and goals of the students

Ensure that student attendance is accurately recorded and reported and meets program plan goals and grant guidelines

Work with school staff, parents, and students to recruit and retain students in programming

Ensure that Youth Leaders record their time and submit all required paperwork accurately and timely

Maintain individual and group documentation of program participation and academic progress (electronic and hard copy)

Distribute and collect evaluation instruments

Assist with periodic reporting tasks

Attend monthly Coordinator professional development, regular school all-staff meetings, and meet with the principal on a monthly basis

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Program planningStaff supervisionYouth developmentOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatSpanish language

Required

A Bachelor's Degree, or, four years of experience working with youth in an educational setting

Ability to pass a district examination for instructional assistants

Must have an interest in working with at-risk youth to help them achieve to their highest potential

Ability to understand the needs and differences of children

Requires the ability to balance emotional support and discipline to deal with child behavior problems

Excellent organizational and managerial skills, attention to details, and sound judgment

Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Must be a team player

Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, and parents

Must be punctual, dependable, and responsive to supervision

Strong writing skills

Competence and comfort with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and web-based communication tools, such as e-mail and Internet

Requires the ability to observe the activity of children and others

Preferred

A Bachelor's degree, experience supervising staff, and developing program plans is highly desired

Ability to speak Spanish is desired

Company

L.E.A.R.N.

LEARN (Learning Enrichment & Academic Resources Network) is a non-profit educational agency focused on securing resources that will encourage a culture of learning for students and their families in an effort to increase post secondary options for students.

Founded in 2004

Whittier, California, USA

201-500 employees