PART-TIME AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Learningworks; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

LearningWorks Afterschool is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Education Coordinator to lead our East End Community School program in Portland. The role focuses on supervision, instructional support, and coordinating daily afterschool activities for elementary students.

You’ll collaborate with families, teachers, and partners to ensure engaging learning and progress monitoring, while managing staff and planning development sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field required.
• Maine teaching certification preferred.
• Elementary teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with academically struggling or historically underserved student populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the afterschool program.
• Create a structured, welcoming learning environment that promotes academic growth and positive behavior.
• Provide and support targeted academic instruction for elementary students.
• Work with students individually and in small groups, including students performing below grade level.
• Help monitor student academic progress and use student data to inform instruction.
• Support enrichment activities that build communication, problem-solving, initiative and perseverance.
• Supervise and support afterschool teaching staff.
• Coordinate daily programming, attendance, transportation and nutrition.
• Maintain strong relationships with students, families, school staff and community partners.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment and registration.
• Participate in team meetings, planning, professional development and continuous program improvement.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Mentoring

Conflict-resolution

Patience

Differentiated instruction

Organization

Google Workspace

Progress analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Maine teaching certification preferred

Elementary teaching experience preferred

Experience with underserved students

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

LearningWorks Afterschool – East End Community School, Portland

20 hours per week | School-year position | Afternoons | $28.67/hour

About LearningWorks

LearningWorks is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth and families through education, workforce development, and community service. Our mission is to equip Maine learners with the confidence and skills to realize their full potential.

Through relationship-centered programming, LearningWorks helps young people create pathways for long-term success. We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where staff are encouraged to bring compassion, creativity, and authenticity to their work every day.

About LearningWorks Afterschool

LearningWorks Afterschool (LWAS) provides high-quality academic intervention and enrichment programming for elementary students. We partner with local school districts to help students strengthen foundational literacy and mathematics skills, improve school engagement, and develop the social-emotional skills needed for long-term success.

Our students are often students who need additional academic support. We work hands-on with students who are performing below grade level, including regular low performers, using targeted small-group and individualized instruction to help improve foundational skills, confidence and school performance.

The Position

LearningWorks is seeking a Part-Time After-School Education Coordinator to lead our afterschool program at East End Community School in Portland.

This position is a good fit for an experienced educator, retired teacher, school-based professional, education graduate, instructional specialist, or other youth-focused professional who wants to work directly with students in a consistent school-year setting.

The Coordinator serves as the instructional and day-to-day site leader. This includes supporting staff, coordinating programming, communicating with families and school partners, and helping ensure that students receive engaging and effective academic support.

Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 2:10–4:10 p.m.
• Wednesday: 1:10–4:10 p.m.
• 20 hours per week
• School-year position, September through May
• Additional paid time is provided for planning, staff meetings, professional development, family engagement and administrative responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Lead the daily operation of the afterschool program.
• Create a structured, welcoming learning environment that promotes academic growth and positive behavior.
• Provide and support targeted academic instruction for elementary students.
• Work with students individually and in small groups, including students performing below grade level.
• Help monitor student academic progress and use student data to inform instruction.
• Support enrichment activities that build communication, problem-solving, initiative and perseverance.
• Supervise and support afterschool teaching staff.
• Coordinate daily programming, attendance, transportation and nutrition.
• Maintain strong relationships with students, families, school staff and community partners.
• Support student recruitment, enrollment and registration.
• Participate in team meetings, planning, professional development and continuous program improvement.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with students while maintaining a structured and supportive learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A relationship-centered approach to youth development.
• Strong communication, mentoring and conflict-resolution skills.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm and supportive when students are struggling.
• Experience working with elementary-aged students or in a school, youth-development or educational setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in education or youth programming.
• The ability to differentiate instruction and respond to varying academic and behavioral needs.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently.
• Comfort using Google Workspace and other common educational technology.
• The ability to analyze student progress and adjust instruction based on student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field required.
• Maine teaching certification preferred.
• Elementary teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with academically struggling or historically underserved student populations preferred.

Transferable experience will be considered.

We encourage applications from experienced educators, retired or former teachers, Ed Techs, tutors, youth-program professionals and other candidates whose background demonstrates the ability to lead students and staff effectively.

Why LearningWorks?

LearningWorks offers a supportive and collaborative work environment and the opportunity to make a direct difference in the lives of students.

This is a particularly good opportunity for someone who wants to remain connected to education without returning to a traditional full-time classroom schedule.

Compensation: $28.67/hour