K-8 Program Coordinator
K-8 Program Coordinator
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USD 48000 - 50000
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K4 Program Coordinator
Position Title:
Immediate Supervisor Title:
COL Classification:
Status:
K8 Program Coordinator
Education Programs Manager
Annual fulltime salaried
Open
Position Overview:
The K8 Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall management vision and success of all aspects of Fusion Center of Lifes (COL) K8 afterschool program and Camp Hazelwood the K8 summer program. COLs K8 programming exists within a broader comprehensive approach to engaging families public and private schools and community partners to ensure that all students enrolled in COL programming reach their highest potential and receive the support and enrichment they need to thrive. The K8 Program Coordinator is responsible primarily for ensuring that the programs operations are in place to ensure highquality program delivery. This includes oversight of all daytoday logistics; recruiting retaining and developing a highquality staff; supporting the Education Programs Manager on the implementation of program curriculum; and fostering relationships with the students families and community at large. The Program Coordinator is responsible for creating an engaging innovative and learningfocused atmosphere that promotes discovery and leverage of students natural aptitudes toward the individuals success. The Program Coordinator supports compliance with all delivery of services to the educational ethical and legal standards as well as to the core values and mission of COL.
Primary Goals Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Administrative
1. Oversee all aspects of quality of care safety and operation of K8 programming
2. Lead student registration process with support of D&E Team
3. Lead the development of a highly skilled and trained staff including the recruitment interviewing hiring onboarding evaluation and facilitation of supervision of all Fusion and Camp Hazelwood staff
4. Directly supervise all fulltime annual K8 staff and support with supervision of parttime K8 staff
5. Support Education Programs Manager on Staff Orientation activities
6. Manage payroll hours and timeoff requests for hourly staff
7. Lead weekly Fusion team meeting to discuss relevant program challenges updates and plans
8. Ensure implementation and adherence to all COL and Program Policies and Procedures
9. Manage all program resource procurement including the assessment and ordering of academic supplies furniture educational materials etc.
10. In collaboration with the Education Programs Manager develop yearly budget for K8 programming and maintain records of budgetary disbursements using COL budget expense tracking forms
11. Support monthly Professional Development for all Fusion staff by relaying staff needs and interest to Education Programs Manager
B. Program Content and Development
1. Develop ageappropriate curricula for students in grades K8 that addresses academic social/emotional and developmental gaps in student progress (in collaboration with Assistant Coordinator) and based on assigned topic area including: Literacy Numeracy Art Science Tech Wellness Athletics
2. Synthesize all curriculum contributions into a cohesive and comprehensive curriculum strategy for the overall program
3. Produce lessons plans in keeping with approved curriculum
4. Develop communicate and implement regularly updated program schedules and plans
5. With support from Education Programs Director identify and implement assessments to evidence progress and/or needs of students in K8 Programming in curriculum areas
6. Integrate findings from Data & Evaluation team into program curriculum lesson plans approach and structure
7. Take ownership over programs Objectives and Key Results and ensure quarterly progress
8. Develop studentlevel assessment plan and individualized support interventions as needed
9. Oversee planning efforts for all program events beyond classroom/lesson planning such as field trips Family & Community participation activities performances/presentations and offsite partnership activities (with support from Assistant Coordinator)
10. Facilitate music and art enrichment opportunities in coordination with COLs music art and community programs
11. Work with the Education Programs Manager and Management team on strategic and longrange program planning objectives
C. Relationship Building
1. Act as main point of contact for all K8 Programming information taking the lead on communications with parents program staff and other COL personnel
2. Create and maintain channels of communication for parents and staff
3. Develop and foster positive relationships with parents and families; meet regularly with Family Engagement staff to develop a comprehensive approach for engaging the families of children within K8 programming
4. Develop a plan for school outreach and relationship building with support from Assistant Coordinator & Family Engagement Staff
5. Build working trusted relationships with teachers and families to involve COL in educational strategies emerging from the school system (e.g. IEPs (Individualized Education Programs))
6. Support Assistant Coordinator in developing strong working partnerships with organizations in order to secure enrichment experiences
7. Work with COL Marketing Staff to develop and grow social media presence
8. Represent COL during site visits by funding and community partners
D. General COL Expectations
1. Foster positive and healthy relationships with students families and staff; model excellent interpersonal relationship skills
2. Participate as an active member of Center of Life staff
3. Adhere to all of Center of Lifes policies and procedures
4. Attend all COL staff meetings retreats trainings and mandatory events
5. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment
6. Maintain regular office hours
7. Illustrate a commitment to the core values and mission of COL through work output
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or higher in Education or related field
57 years of experience working in Education or in a role that has direct contact with kids aged K12
Excellent judgment and creative problemsolving skills including conflict resolution skills
Proven track record of success in youth education and development
High energy flexibility willingness to collaborate and proactivity
Pennsylvania criminal and child abuse clearances as well as FBI criminal background
Commitment to the mission of COL
Center of Life is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
