After-School Programs Coordinator

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Board of Education seeks a Community Education Program Specialist to coordinate afterschool and community education programs across designated school zones. The role requires liaison with principals, site managers, parents, and community partners, and managing registrations and program accounting.

The position emphasizes staff supervision and training, development of student-focused programming, data reporting, and ensuring timely communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least four years in community education.
• At least one year in education-related fields (child development, teaching, counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, recreation, youth programming).
• Six months working with school-age children.
• Eligibility under Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and collaboration skills across diverse groups.
• Experience supervising and training personnel; able to supervise and evaluate staff.
• Ability to develop programming for student needs; problem-solving in a team.
• Proficient with technology for communication, data management, and reporting.
• Physical fitness to perform job duties; punctuality and regular attendance.
• Alternatives to qualifications as Board may require.

Responsibilities

• Demosntrates support for the school system and its goals.
• Acts as liaison between principals, site managers, staff, and parents.
• Facilitates communication with parents, community agencies, PTA/PTO, staff and admins.
• Coordinates registration and student assignment in after school programs.
• Coordinates with technology for program accounting requirements.
• Coordinates with Child Nutrition for snacks.
• Facilitates annual site evaluations by principals.
• Recommends employees for community education/after school programs.
• Coordinates personnel with principals or site managers.
• Prepares and implements training for site managers and workers.
• Reviews weekly site reports; coordinates purchasing per Board procedures.
• Serves on system, state or community councils/committees.
• Supervises assigned personnel; maintains confidentiality as required by law.
• Demonstrates initiative for improvement; responds promptly to inquiries.
• Maintains reports, records and correspondence accurately; cares for equipment and resources.
• Collaborates as a team member; adheres to policies and laws.
• Reports absences and takes leave per Board policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Supervision

Team collaboration

Data management

Report preparation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Technology use

Job description

Jefferson County Board of Education seeks a Community Education Program Specialist to coordinate afterschool and community education programs across designated school zones. The role requires liaison with principals, site managers, parents, and community partners, and managing registrations and program accounting.

The position emphasizes staff supervision and training, development of student-focused programming, data reporting, and ensuring timely communications.