Pre-K Afterschool Program Coordinator (PART-TIME) SY26-27

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a part-time Pre-K Afterschool Program Coordinator for the Frederick Elementary School in Boston, MA. The position supports a fee-based program serving 16–20 children with a small staff.

You will handle staff scheduling, enrollment, communication, and general administrative tasks, coordinating with the Principal and Family Liaison to keep families informed and engaged. Work is approximately 17 hours per week during the school year, with some meetings and training;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• U.S. work authorization by start date.
• Experience in schools, afterschool, or youth programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff schedules and coverage for operations.
• Manage enrollment, waitlists, and fee collection.
• Maintain program calendar and communicate updates.
• Maintain enrollment and attendance records.
• Coordinate materials and supplies.
• Serve as primary contact for families regarding enrollment and calendar.
• Support principal with administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

Pre-K Afterschool Program Coordinator (PART-TIME) SY26-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896036

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

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

Terms:

Part-time, approximately 17 hours per week during the school year (approximately 3 hours per day). Additional hours for required meetings, training, and professional development may be required.

Staff may opt to work all 17 hours or in any increment of 3 hours.

Rate: equivalent to $38/hour

Job Description:

Boston Public Schools is offering a fee-based PreK Afterschool Program at participating schools. The program provides high-quality afterschool programming for students in PreK with developmentally appropriate learning experiences and care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

The PreK Afterschool Program Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for a small afterschool program serving approximately 16–20 children and a team of 2–3 afterschool staff. Working closely with the PreK Afterschool Facilitator(s) 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.

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 afterschool 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 PreK Afterschool Program.
• 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.

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]

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