Extended Day Site Coordinator

POSITION: Extended Day Program Site Coordinator

EDUCATION: BA/BS Required

SALARY: $45,124

LOCATION:  Watertown Public Schools - Hosmer Elementary School  1 Concord Rd. Watertown, MA 02472         

SCHEDULE:  5 days/week, 35 hrs/wk, 11:00AM-6:00PM

Additional hours as needed for planning, meetings, and family events.

REPORTS TO: Director of Community Education

JOB GOAL: Under the supervision of the Director of Community Education provide leadership for the after-school program.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Human Services, or a related field is required.
• At least three years of experience working with elementary school-age children is preferred.
• At least three years of experience supervising staff is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to relate well to children, parents, families, the community, school personnel, and staff.
• Certified in First Aid/CPR.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and management for all aspects of the before-school and after-school programs (on-site for the after-school program).
• Assist staff in developing project-based learning activities, supporting students' needs, managing behavior concerns, and adhering to a daily program-wide and group schedule.
• Create and manage staff schedules and coverage for staff absences.
• Build relationships with parents and families, including but not limited to: responding to concerns/ideas; communicating through newsletters/website updates/other methods, advertising, and leading an annual parent orientation meeting and three Parent Advisory Board meetings per year.
• Act as the principal liaison between the extended day program and school day staff (including custodial staff) on student concerns, family needs, building issues, etc.
• Work with Special Education consultants as necessary to implement student support plans during Extended Day.
• Work with the Director of Community Education to hire staff, create staff schedules, and manage payroll.
• Prepare, print, distribute, and maintain records of student attendance.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Director and Community Education leadership team (typically held in the mornings).
• Prepare and hold after-school building-based and grade-alike meetings a minimum of once per month.
• Attend and participate in professional development opportunities as scheduled by the Director (may require some morning, night, and/or weekend hours).
• Prepare and perform goal setting and annual performance evaluations of staff, including recommendations for re-appointment.
• Work with the Director to plan special events, i.e. family nights, field trips, special guests, etc.
• Monitor supply inventory, work with the Director on ordering, and maintain purchase records.
• Process bi-weekly staff payroll.
• Collect, record, and process tuition payments.
• Work with building staff, Director and Assistant Director of Community Education, central office staff, custodial staff, and extended day staff to monitor and coordinate after-school building use.
• Ensure building security and implement safety procedures such as ALICE training and fire drills. Participate in the district-wide Critical Incident Team.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year (10 months, some evening/morning work with advance notice required)

Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.