Before School Site Coordinator (SY26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 37,525 - 48,904; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $1,000 bonus

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools is seeking a Before School Site Coordinator to plan and supervise activities for students in grades K–5 in a before-school program. The role requires creativity, flexibility, and a commitment to meeting children's needs, with a 5-day workweek and occasional meetings.

The position includes responsibilities such as attendance, tuition collection, family communication, and ensuring smooth transitions to the school day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree with experience in school-age programs.
• 12 months of experience with school-age children or related field.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and lead student activities for multi-age groups.
• Maintain daily attendance records and collect program tuition payments.
• Communicate with families and coordinate transitions to the regular school day.
• Supervise, train, and review performance of program staff.
• Attend periodic meetings and participate in planning and events.

Skills

Leadership experience

CPR/First Aid Certification

Experience with school-age children

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

12 months of related field/degree experience

Job description

Before School Site Coordinator (SY26-27)

Location: Cunniff, Hosmer, and Lowell Elementary Schools

Reports to: Assistant Director and Director of Community Education

Schedule: 5 days/week, 6:45 am – 8:15 am daily

Pay Rate: $27.24 to $35.50 per hour based on experience

Incentive Program: Eligible for up to $1,000 bonus and/or stipend pay if specific criteria are met.

General Description: The Before School Site Coordinator plans, supervises, and leads activities for students in grades K–5 in a before‑school program setting. This role requires flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to meeting the needs of children. The coordinator is required to work 5 days per week and attend periodic meetings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and lead student activities for multi‑age, multi‑grade grouping of students.
• Must be flexible, creative, and committed to meeting the needs of children in grades K–5 in a before‑school program setting.
• The position may require extra hours for meetings with the Extended Day Site Coordinator and/or Assistant Director and/or Director of Community Education.
• Must maintain daily attendance records.
• Responsible for collecting program tuition payments.
• Responsible for communicating with families enrolled in the Before School Program.
• Ensure a smooth transition for students from the Before School Program to the start of the regular school day.
• Implement student and program accommodations as appropriate.
• Follow and implement student behavior support plans, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and/or 504 Plans as provided by the District and/or Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education as appropriate/applicable.
• If needed, maintain student data as directed by school service providers.
• Supervise, train, and review performance of Before School Program staff.
• The Before School Site Coordinator may also be assigned other duties by the Site Coordinator and/or Community Education Assistant Director and/or Director.
• The position may require extra hours for planning and/or participating in family and program events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 months of experience working with school‑age children preferred, not required OR
• Associate’s Degree and 9 months of experience working with school‑age children preferred, not required OR
• 12 months of experience working with school‑age children and working on a degree in a related field
• 12 months of leadership experience required
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Professional Commitment

The Before School Site Coordinator is required to work 5 days per week. In addition to regularly scheduled hours, the coordinator may be asked to attend periodic meetings and participate in planning and family and program events.

Annual Professional Development Requirement

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Annual Watertown Public Schools Required Trainings
• Monthly Community Education Meetings

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.