Sci High is seeking an exceptional and dynamic individual for the position of Afterschool Coordinator. General responsibilities include daily operation of the afterschool program, including, but not limited to: strong leadership, overseeing personnel/program staff, consistent monitoring of the afterschool program, daily student attendance tracking, and general program operation.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain an inviting, safe, orderly environment
• Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with program staff, school administration, and parents.
• Compiling a list of afterschool clubs/activities that incorporate student interests, ensuring that they each have staff sponsors and adequate enrollment.
• Coordinate with external partners and tutors
• Provide day-to-day oversight of programs and after-school staff.
• Conduct regular meetings with afterschool staff (weekly or every other week)
• Coordinating afterschool transportation for students participating in after school activities.
• Making sure each activity (especially marching units) has appropriate materials/equipment .
• Keeping attendance and monitoring students participating in activities. Ensuring that only students enrolled in activity are allowed to remain on campus.
• Serve as a mandated reporter, reporting any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate individual for follow-through.
• Securing building and equipment as necessary at the end of each day.
• Maintain facilities, inventory, equipment and supplies as required.
• Participate in required training programs, conferences, courses or other aspects of professional
• Assist in coordinating summer programming (S.T.E.P.).
• Perform other duties as assigned .
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong leadership, organizational, management, and communication skills. Familiarity with youth development in the New Orleans region highly desired.
• Some college coursework is required; Coursework in education, social or human services, child development, or related field is desirable
• One or more years' experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity in an afterschool, day camp or community youth outreach setting is preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school staff, external organizations, parents and community leaders
• Familiarity with quality criteria for after-school programs
• Experience working with low-income underserved middle school youth
• Familiarity with youth development principles and high school-aged youth
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Skill in data tracking, record keeping, writing reports, and maintaining student and staff records
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others.
• Ability to respond to critical incidents and emergency situations with swift and mindful action.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Must clear FBI and/or local background checks
• Availability to work occasionally on evenings or weekends for field trips and special events
• Ability to work Monday - Friday from approximately 10:30am - 6:00pm (hours may be flexible) oversee the daily closing procedures including cleaning and parent communication.
