Preschool Aftercare Coordinator

Marin-Primary-; Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Marin Primary & Middle School is seeking a Preschool Aftercare Coordinator to oversee the aftercare program, working 20 hours per week, 2:00–6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The role partners with the Director of Auxiliary Programs to provide a safe, engaging environment for preschool students.

You will supervise activities, support positive behavior, manage dismissals, and communicate with staff and families. Availability afternoons and a professional demeanor are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool children in a school setting.
• Available to work weekday afternoons.
• Courteous, warm, and professional demeanor.
• Health Screening, TB clearance, and background fingerprinting clearance required.
• A full school year commitment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during aftercare hours.
• Lead activities, games, outdoor recreation, and quiet-time programming.
• Support positive student behavior by reinforcing school expectations and policies.
• Coordinate student dismissal procedures and verify release to authorized adults.
• Communicate with the Director of Auxiliary Programs and other staff about student needs and safety concerns.
• Interface with parents to share information about their children in the aftercare program.
• Maintain a clean, organized aftercare space that promotes participation and well-being.

Skills

Preschool experience

Communication

Follow directions

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

Minimum of 12 units / 6 credits complete with enrollment in 2 units

Job description

Title: Preschool Aftercare Coordinator

Supervisor: Director of Auxiliary Programs

Hours: 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day Monday-Friday, 2:00-6:00pm

Pay rate: $25-27/hour

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and support the daily operations of the Preschool Aftercare Program, ensuring a high-quality experience for students and families. The Preschool Afterschool Coordinator works in partnership with the Director of Auxiliary Programs to implement program goals, maintain best-practice standards, support staff and student needs, and foster a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that promotes student growth and well-being.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise students during aftercare hours, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and structured environment.
• Lead and facilitate age-appropriate activities, games, outdoor recreation, and quiet-time programming.
• Support positive student behavior by reinforcing school expectations and established policies.
• Coordinate student dismissal procedures and verify that students are released only to authorized adults.
• Communicate effectively with the Director of Auxiliary Programs and other school staff regarding student needs, safety concerns, and behavioral issues.
• Interface with preschool parents to share relevant information about their children in the aftercare program.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging aftercare space that promotes student participation and well-being.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 units, OR minimum of 6 credits complete AND currently enrolled in at least 2 units
• Available to work weekday afternoons
• Experience working with preschool children in a school setting, or similar setting such as a summer camp
• Courteous, warm, and professional demeanor
• Ability to follow directions and flexibly problem solve
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Health Screening, TB clearance, and background fingerprinting clearance required
• A full school year commitment is expected

Salary Range: $25-$27 per hour

ADA Requirements:

Marin Primary & Middle School is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.

For the purposes of the ADA, the "Primary Responsibilities" listed are essential job functions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom work environment, with typical classroom noise and other disruptions
• Both sitting and standing are required during a regular work day
• Normal vision and hearing abilities are required to interact with students, parents, faculty, and staff, and with school equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to turn, bend and reach
• Ability to move oneself around the campus
• Ability to drive to other locations for meetings, conferences, etc.
• Position requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, multitasking, and writing

MP&MS is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for employment based on qualifications and merit, regardless of religion, race, sex, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military service status, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment. MP&MS also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and for employees who request an accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.