On-Site Program Coordinator

A Child's Place; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A Child’s Place is seeking a part-time On-site Coordinator for the Before and After School program at Coatesville School District. The role involves leading the program for grades K-5, supervising staff, coordinating activities, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment before and after the school day.

Shifts run 6:15-9:15am and 3:15-6:00pm, Monday through Friday, 25 hours weekly. Ideal candidates are energetic, reliable, and capable of handling parent concerns while maintaining positive

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s Degree or higher in related education fields preferred.
• 2 years (2,500 hours) of documented experience with children.
• Ability to pass and maintain all background/clearance checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of students in various activities to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Assist with organizing and monitoring appropriate activities for school-aged children.
• Submit monthly plans, supply lists, and newsletters by due dates.
• Provide constant, supportive, professional communication with coworkers, parents, and children.
• Implement positive discipline and guidance to students.

Skills

Child supervision

Program planning

Communication with parents

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree or Higher in Elementary Education / Early Grades Prep / Special Education / Early Childhood Education / Human Services related field

Job description

Onsite Coordinator for Before and After Care

This position is for the 2026-2027 School Year with an end of August start date - training and paperwork will take place over the summer. *

Serious and Motivated Applicants Only!

On-site Program Coordinator - MUST BE ABLE TO WORK BEFORE AND AFTER CARE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

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Location | A Child’s Place School-Aged Programs - Coatesville School District - Doe Run
Part Time | 25 Hours per week
Before School Shifts | 6:15a - 9:15a
After School Shifts | 3:15p - 6:00p
Assistant Group Supervisor / Group Supervisor

Position Summary

A Child’s Place is seeking part-time, on-site,* LEAD* Before and After School Teacher who will be responsible for the supervision and care of our school-aged children in grades Kindergarten through 5th. This is a highly collaborative role working closely with our established team of teachers. Our Before and After School teams work inside each district's elementary school to provide fun, age-appropriate activities and games to keep children busy while awaiting the start of the school day or pick-up. This person will be responsible for the structure of the programs, supervising and assisting support staff, handling parent issues and child issues and planning and leading all activities and schedules. This position is ideal for someone with high energy, friendly, and reliable and outgoing personality.

A typical before/after school program consists of arts & crafts, STEM projects, outdoor time, gym time (if the space is available) and homework assistance if needed. Our teachers are also responsible for building positive, professional relationships with our parents and families to support open and continuous communication.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual activities, playground activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Assist with organizing and monitoring appropriate activities for school aged children
• Submit monthly plans, supply lists, and newsletters by the assigned due dates
• Provide constant, supportive, effective, and professional communication with co-workers, parents, and children
• Implement positive methods of discipline and guidance to students

Requirements

Educational / Experience Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older ** Required*
• High School Diploma ** Required*
• Associate’s Degree or Higher in Elementary Education / Early Grades Prep / Special Education / Early Childhood Education / Early Childhood Development or Human Services related field (such as: Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Nursing) *Preferred
• 2 years (2,500 Hours) of documentable experience working with children Required**
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain all background/clearance checks.
• Maintain an employee file in accordance with DHS and ACP regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs
• Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping.
• Climb up and down stairs.
• Have the mobility required to ensure the safety of the children.
• Work with children on the floor.
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather.
• Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children with DHS licensing safety requirements.
• Perform light duty cleaning.
• Light typing and word processing