Before-School Program Coordinator [King Elementary] [Part-time] SY26-27

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools King Elementary in Boston, MA seeks a part-time Before-School Program Coordinator to support a 7:30–8:30 am program serving PreK–6. You will manage staff scheduling, enrollment, communications, and daily operations to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

The role reports to the Principal/Head of School and involves collaboration with families and staff, including on-site classroom support as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on first day of employment.
• Experience in a school, early childhood, afterschool, or youth-serving setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work with school staff, families, and afterschool facilitators.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff schedules and arrange coverage for program operations.
• Coordinate student enrollment, maintain waitlists, support registration and fee collection.
• Maintain program calendar and communicate schedule changes and updates to staff and families.
• Maintain enrollment, attendance, and other program records as required.
• Coordinate ordering and organization of program materials and supplies.
• Serve as primary contact for routine communications with families and collaborate with Family Liaison.
• Support the Principal/Head of School with administrative tasks for the program.
• Push into the classroom as needed to support or relieve before-school class facilitators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

Before-School Program Coordinator [King Elementary] [Part-time] SY26-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5897891

Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

Job Description:

Boston Public Schools is offering a daily Before-School Program serving families at participating schools. The program will provide developmentally appropriate care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

The Before-School Program Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for a program serving up to 25 enrolled children and a team of 3 before-school staff. Working closely with the before-school staff and the Principal/Head of School, the Coordinator helps ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the program through staff scheduling, enrollment, communication, and other administrative support.

School/Program Information:

The before-school program at the King Elementary School will run from 7:30 AM until the start of the school day at 8:30 AM and will be open to all students in PreK through 6th grade.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate staff schedules and arrange substitute or other coverage to ensure appropriate staffing for program operations.
• Coordinate student enrollment, maintain waitlists, and support program registration and fee collection activities.
• Maintain the program calendar and communicate schedule changes, school closures, and other program updates to staff and families.
• Maintain enrollment, attendance, and other program records as required.
• Coordinate the ordering and organization of program materials and supplies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine before-school program communications with families, including enrollment, attendance, program calendar, and operations. Collaborate with the school's Family Liaison to ensure families receive timely information and appropriate support.
• Support the Principal/Head of School with administrative tasks related to the operation of the Before-School Program.
• Push into the classroom as needed to support or relieve before-school class facilitators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
• Experience working in a school, early childhood, afterschool, or other youth-serving setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work collaboratively with school staff, families, and afterschool facilitators.

Qualifications – Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or higher.
• Experience coordinating schedules, enrollment, records, or other administrative functions.
• Experience working in a Boston Public Schools setting, particularly at the school where the position is located.
• Familiarity with the students, families, and school community served by the program.
• Boston Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. Candidates who are fluent in one or more of BPS's official languages are encouraged to apply.

Terms: Hourly, approximately 5 hours per week during the school year.

Rate: equivalent to $36/hour

Position Type: Traditional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]