*Internal Only* YRM After School Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

USD #116 is seeking a Reading Rally After School Coordinator at Yankee Ridge Multilingual Elementary in Urbana, Illinois. The role plans, implements, and supervises a grant-funded after-school program, focusing on instruction, assessment, student engagement, and partnerships.

Responsibilities include coordinating the program, communicating with stakeholders, engaging staff, developing enrichment programming, recruiting and supervising staff, maintaining enrollment and schedules, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Administrative endorsement or equivalent preferred.
• Experience coordinating programs.
• Experience in education, recreation, and/or grant management.
• Experience working with community organizations.
• Experience in bilingual education.
• Current USD #116 employee.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement a grant-based after-school program.
• Assist administrative team in planning and communicating with stakeholders.
• Engage staff to link school-day curriculum with extended-day program.
• Outreach to students and families to promote the program.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff; plan schedules; arrange substitutes.
• Maintain enrollment records and class schedules; document appropriately.
• Collaborate with district partners to integrate program components.
• Promote and market program information to the community.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Bilingual Spanish/English

Program coordination

Grant management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

YRM Reading Rally After School Coordinator

Location: Yankee Ridge Multilingual Elementary, Urbana, Illinois

The YRM After School Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising a grant-based after‑school program following district and grant policies. The coordinator works beyond school hours and focuses on instruction, assessment, student engagement, and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement a grant‑based after‑school program in accordance with district and grant policies.
• Assist the administrative team in planning and designing the program and maintaining communication with stakeholders.
• Engage staff to develop instructional and assessment practices linking the school day curriculum with the extended‑day program.
• Outreach and actively engage students and families in the program.
• Facilitate the development and selection of project‑based interactive after‑school enrichment programming.
• Develop procedures and policies for operation of the after‑school program.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff; plan staff schedules, review timesheets, submit stipend requests, and arrange substitute coverage.
• Maintain student enrollment records, class schedules, and other documentation.
• Meet regularly with extended‑day staff; facilitate orientation training and staff development.
• Work with community partners to plan and implement program components; facilitate partner orientation.
• Collaborate with school district partners to integrate program components.
• Promote and market program information to students, parents, and the community.
• Maintain and reconcile budget documentation; report to the administrative team.
• Meet deadlines, follow protocol, and complete required grant documentation.
• Assist in data collection for evaluation; report findings with the evaluation team.
• Manage program logistics (assign rooms, manage materials, and resources).
• Initiate and meet all responsibilities in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Administrative endorsement or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ready to plan, design, and implement a grant program.
• Experience coordinating programs.
• Experience in education, recreation, and/or grant management.
• Experience working with community organizations.
• Experience in bilingual education.
• Current USD #116 employee.
• Skills and Abilities: Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Ability to manage daytime and extended‑day duties.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding student conduct.
• Leadership in administering program instruction and assessment.
• Experience maintaining fiscal records and reporting requirements.

Terms of Employment

• Stipend position; contingent on continuation of grant funding.
• Program hours generally 3:00‑4:30 PM, Tuesday–Thursday, per building location.
• Coordinators must be available during session hours and additional preparation time as needed.
• Current USD #116 employee.

Start Date: July 27, 2026

Note: This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated per the Board’s policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Revised: July 2026

Position Type: Hourly

Contact Information

• Tonya Dieken, Director of Grants
• Yankee Ridge Multilingual School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]