26.27 Before & Aftercare Activities Coordinator (Part Time Up to 20 Hours)

Position Overview

At KIPP St. Louis we believe every part of a childs day should spark joy curiosity and growtheven after the final bell! Our Before & After Care Program keeps the learning (and fun!) going with a safe enriching space where students grow academically socially and emotionally. Were looking for an Activity Coordinator who brings energy creativity and heart to the table! In this role youll dream up and lead engaging activities in a specialist area of Reading Math or Social-Emotional that match student interests and reflect KIPP valuesthink STEM adventures arts and crafts dance breaks social-emotional moments and academic boosts. Youll report to the Site Coordinator and play a key role in making every student feel like they belong. Through culturally responsive programming and inclusive practices youll help eliminate barriers and make after-school time another great part of the day.

Qualifications :

10 Month; Grant Funded --->Part-time role (Up to 20 hours)

What you will do:

Specialist Planning: 

• Serve as a Reading Math or Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist designing and facilitating engaging high-quality small-group experiences that strengthen students academic and social-emotional development.

• Collaborate with the Site Coordinator to develop weekly activity plans aligned to student interests developmental needs and learning goals within the assigned specialist area.

• Prepare instructional materials and activity spaces in advance to ensure experiences are organized engaging and executed with excellence.

• Adapt instruction and activities in real time based on student engagement interests and individual needs to maximize participation and learning outcomes.

Student Engagement: 

• Lead engaging high-energy small-group experiences that foster joy curiosity creativity and a strong sense of belonging for every student.

• Facilitate interactive hands-on activities including: movement arts and crafts games STEM challenges and collaborative learning experiences that inspire exploration teamwork and fun.

• Cultivate meaningful relationships with students by creating a positive inclusive environment and proactively reinforcing expectations through consistent caring and relationship-centered interactions.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee daily program operations to ensure a safe organized and high-quality experience including attendance management student transitions and facility readiness.

• Coordinate seamless daily routines including arrival and dismissal procedures student transitions meal and snack service and the consistent implementation of all safety protocols.

• Manage daily meal and snack service in compliance with Missouri CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines by ensuring accurate meal counts proper food handling required documentation and adherence to all state and federal program requirements. 

• Monitor student participation and program data to support continuous improvement measure program effectiveness and contribute to shared team goals.

• Foster a welcoming inclusive and joyful environment where every student feels safe valued connected and excited to engage each day.

Family & Community Engagement: 

• Foster authentic partnerships with families through proactive communication meaningful engagement opportunities and responsive support that strengthens students connection to the program.

• Lead outreach and engagement efforts that expand program participation by identifying and addressing barriers to access ensuring all students and families have equitable opportunities to engage in extended learning.

Additional duties within reason may be assigned; such duties must be considered as beneficial and impactful to the mission of the organization.

Physical demands/mental demands/environmental factors:

• Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis including Google Suite

• Assemble dinner and snacks in the kitchen

• Do occasional moderate lifting pushing and pulling

• Frequently move about inside the office/school to access materials and equipment

• Occasionally position self to interact with students

• Maintain emotional control under stress

• Interpret policy procedures and data

• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Additional Information :

What you bring to the table: 

• Relevant experience in youth development education or program coordination strongly preferred. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 2 years of experience in education youth programming or community engagement.

• Proven track record of managing teams designing youth programs and driving student success.

• Experience working with diverse student populations and implementing equity-focused practices.

• Strong organizational problem-solving and strategic planning abilities.

• Ability to coach and develop staff in an identity-affirming student-centered environment.

• Deep commitment to equity inclusion and eliminating barriers to student success.

Additional Information

What we bring to the table: 

 Hourly Rate - $19.00/hour

We are a fast paced energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following:

• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony holiday party and more!

• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

• On-going professional  development opportunities:

  • Weekly coaching sessions

  • Weekly school-based professional development

  • Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis please visit our website to find out how to apply! 

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KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all our students families teachers staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time