Assistant Coordinators for MPS Rangers Club Before and After School Program (Gr. K-8)*

Methuen Public School District; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Methuen Public Schools is seeking Assistant Coordinators for the Rangers Club Before & After School Program (Gr. K-8).

The role supports the program coordinator in developing curriculum, scheduling staff, and managing supplies for K-8 students. Responsibilities include leading after-school activities, supervising students on field trips, coordinating food service and drop-offs/pick-ups, and coordinating transportation for trips with partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience as RC or out-of-school-time assistant coordinator or staff preferred.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, and attendance record.
• Successful experience working collaboratively with others, preferably educators.
• Successful experience working with K-8 students.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule.
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications.
• CPR/First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist program coordinator (PC) in all aspects of the program for K-8 students, e.g., development of program curriculum, staff scheduling and evaluations, handling supplies and materials.
• Lead after-school program activities.
• Responsible for students at field trips.
• Assist with food program and parent drop-offs & pick-ups.
• Work with program partners and make transportation arrangements for field trips, if necessary.
• Meet with the PC to discuss program/student issues.
• Maintain communications with PC and group leaders regarding program and/or students; excellent attendance required.
• Keep required records, and submit reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in orientations, planning/monthly meetings, workshops, ½ days, delayed openings, winter & spring recesses, and parent conference days, as required by prog. coordinators/administrators and submit notes of each to PC.
• Work duties of PC in their absence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Assistant Coordinators for MPS Rangers Club Before & After School Program (Gr. K-8)*

DATE OF OPENING: August 24, 2026

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

Program hours: Mon. through Fri. 6:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m.; 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. (with additional hours/days noted below according to MPS school calendar); Additional hours may be required for before-school coverage, planning, days noted below, and as needed by the Prog. Coords., and/or the Program Manager of Community Programs or her designee.

Programs to run through the school year, including, open houses, professional development days, parent conference days, all other half days & delayed openings, and winter and spring recesses.

Hours not to exceed 29 hours/week on average and are subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience as RC or out-of-school-time assistant coordinator or staff preferred.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, and attendance record.
• Successful experience working collaboratively with others, preferably educators.
• Successful experience working with K-8 students.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule.
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications.
• CPR/First Aid preferred.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist program coordinator (PC) in all aspects of the program for K-8 students, e.g., development of program curriculum, staff scheduling and evaluations, handling supplies and materials, etc.
• Lead after-school program activities.
• Responsible for students at field trips.
• Assist with food program and parent drop-offs & pick-ups.
• Work with program partners and make transportation arrangements for field trips, if necessary.
• Meet with the PC to discuss program/student issues.
• Maintain communications with PC and group leaders regarding program and/or students; excellent attendance required.
• Keep required records, and submit reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in orientations, planning/monthly meetings, workshops, ½ days, delayed openings, winter & spring recesses, and parent conference days, as required by prog. coordinators/administrators and submit notes of each to PC. Workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd. Attendance is required.
• Perform other duties as required by PC, the Asst. Program Manager & Program Manager of Community Programs, or her designee.
• Perform duties of PC in his/her absence.

*Positions may be combined at discretion of the Program Manager

SALARY: $22 - $27/hr.

THE METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDER

The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.