Youth Development Site Coordinator for Afterschool and Summer Middle School Program

Youth Development Site Coordinator for Afterschool

and Summer Middle School Program

LEAP for Education and Lynn Public Schools work in partnership to develop and run a summer and afterschool program for middle school students (grades 6-8). LEAP is recruiting for a new Site Coordinator to run the program day-to-day.The Dream MORE (DM) program is housed at theThurgood Marshall Middle School in Lynn. The Site Coordinatorwill be responsible for overseeing day-to-day program operations supervising short-term staff and volunteers communicating with students and families and working closely with other LEAP and district staff on the program design and offerings.

The Dream MORE program aims to create a safe welcoming space for middle school students to participate in afterschool and summer offerings that are fun engaging project-based and have an academic and creative focus. The programming seeks to enhance students academic social-emotional and career readiness skills. The program supports youth from diverse populations and backgrounds.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 or more years of experience in Education Social Work Psychology Human Services Sociology or other related fields
• Teaching counseling or youth development experience required preferably with students ages 11 14
• Strong interpersonal skills with youth
• Some prior experience running programs or special initiatives within programs is strongly preferred
• Some prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity developing an equity-lens and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervising group leaders Student Support Advisors project-based learning (PBL) and enrichment instructors (some school teachers and some community partners) and often college and HS interns.
• Providing oversight of teachers implementation of and planning in collaboration with LEAPs Director of MS School Programs and MS Managers with input from district staff.
• Collaborating with the Director of Middle School Programs MS Manager and rest of LEAPs MS team to plan new programming including daily Activity stations new session offerings attendance supports retention strategies and special programming in response to areas for growth and to add fun surprises for the students.
• Planning and organizing a choice of Activity Stations (last 40 min of program) each day that engage students and offer learning opportunities.
• Planning and running staff meetings
• Managing logistics for snacks supplies and transportation and use of school facilities
• Collecting data including attendance and DESE SAYO assessments
• Updating and managing transportation lists with the bus company
• Actively contributing to program staff hiring and training
• Attending professional development opportunities from DESE and other organizations as schedule allows
• Working with the Middle School Manager to get needed program supplies within the program budget.
• Working with the Middle School Manager on various event planning and parent engagement initiatives
• Other duties as requested by the Middle School Manager

ADDITIONAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Experience or demonstrated interest in working with underserved youth and commitment to developing skills to best support this demographic group and demonstrated understanding of the unique barriers faced by this group
• Must hold the belief that all youth have the ability to enroll and graduate with a post-secondary degree or credential if they choose to do so
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is very helpful but not required
• Familiarity and experience with project-based learning a major plus
• A creative thinker a problem-solver and someone who takes initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Google platforms and MS Office- particularly MS Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have access to reliable transportation and/or a current drivers license for days when travel is required

Reports To:LEAP for Educations School Year Manager

Position Type:Full-time (40 hours/week)

Location:LEAPs office in Salem MA and Marshall Middle School in Lynn MA

Pay: $22.40 - $30.80 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location and Hours:

• In person during program time (2:15-6:00) and hybrid earlier in the day.
• The Site Coordinator generally works until 6:00 PM on Mon-Thursday and occasionally has to work past 6:00 to follow up with families and organize for next day. Work hours on Fridays are shorter to account for longer days the rest of the week.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

LEAP for Education complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment hiring promotions and/or advancement opportunities termination compensation training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

LEAP for Education will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color national origin religion gender or gender identity familial status disability ancestry age marital status public assistance status sexual orientation veteran history/military status or genetic information.

If interested in being considered send your resume to .

Required Experience:

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