Afterschool Program Lead & Site Support

Think Together; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Together in Paramount, CA is seeking an Assistant Site Coordinator to partner with the Site Coordinator and deliver high-quality Expanded Learning programming at the site level. You will assist and back-up in diverse areas while ensuring compliance with grant requirements and Think Together policy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, six months of youth work experience, and strong communication and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience working with youth in a classroom or afterschool setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred in afterschool or school settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or assist in day-to-day operations of the expanded learning program.
• Support with the supervision of program staff (Afterschool Youth Leaders, Athletic and/or Enrichment Instructors).
• Lead and/or assist with conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, taking disciplinary action, and evaluating staff.
• Assist with providing training, guidance, and ongoing support to all program staff.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating professionalism.
• Lead and/or assist in creating and organizing program schedule to include academic, recreation, and enrichment activities.
• Plan, organize and participate in expanded learning program events and field trips.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and communication with school personnel, Think Together staff, students and families regarding all aspects of student involvement.
• Recruit students to ensure attendance outcomes are met on an annual basis per grant requirements.
• Assist with student to staff ratio when necessary, facilitate classes and clubs as needed in absence of regularly assigned staff.
• Monitor and enforce school and Think Together policies and procedures to provide a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.
• Invest in staff professional development by assisting the Site Coordinator in conducting classroom observations, assessing needs, engaging in coaching conversations and referring staff to training sessions, as needed.
• Assist in conducting surveys for periodic program evaluations, including surveys of students, staff and parents.
• Collect, review, approve and submit timesheets (as needed and/or assigned) by the specified deadlines.
• Submit all required documentation on a timely basis, including attendance reports, snack counts, program schedules, enrollment & consent forms, monthly supply orders, and field trip forms, amongst others.
• Represent the mission of Think Together and uphold all policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in agency and department required trainings.
• Travel to off-site meetings and trainings.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records (i.e., attendance, student enrollment & consent forms, staff sign-in sheets, etc.).
• Assist in maintaining documentation relating to staff performance issues; provide guidance and ongoing support to staff as needed.
• Disseminate agency and department level information to staff in a timely manner.
• Adhere to workplace safety guidelines.
• Assist with evaluating work site for safety concerns to minimize workplace injuries.
• Make recommendations for workplace safety.
• Must wear Think Together uniform while on duty.
• Report workplace injuries via appropriate forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Youth supervision

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Think Together in Paramount, CA is seeking an Assistant Site Coordinator to partner with the Site Coordinator and deliver high-quality Expanded Learning programming at the site level. You will assist and back-up in diverse areas while ensuring compliance with grant requirements and Think Together policy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, six months of youth work experience, and strong communication and supervisory skills.