Program Coordinator(s) for MPS Before and After-School and Summer Programs (Gr. K-8)

Methuen Public School District; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

Methuen Public Schools is seeking Program Coordinators for MPS Before & After-School and Summer Programs (Gr. K-8). Primary hours run Mon–Fri 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed; summer hours vary 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. through the school year.

Position not to exceed 29 hours/week on average. $28–$38/hr. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or higher, experience with after-school/summer programs, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher strongly preferred.
• Experience working with K-8 students, including at-risk and struggling students.
• Experience coordinating after-school and summer programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the after-school and summer programs for K-8 students as required by the program manager/assistant manager.
• Manage before/after-school and summer personnel, food services, and parent drop-off and pick-up.
• Work with program partners and arrange transportation for field trips if needed.
• Meet with the program manager or assistant manager to discuss program or student issues.
• Maintain communications with parents and staff; ensure excellent attendance.
• Keep required records, timesheets, and submit reports accurately and promptly.
• Hold planning/monthly site meetings and document notes for the program manager.
• Perform other duties as required by the Program Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Collaboration

Curriculum knowledge

Staff supervision

Attendance management

Time management

CPR/First Aid

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Out-of-school-time coordination experience

Job description

Program Coordinator(s) for MPS Before & After-School and Summer Programs (Gr. K-8)

Position Type

Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted

7/14/2026

Program Hours

A-S Program hours: Mon. through Fri. 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. (with additional hours/days noted below according to MPS school calendar); additional hours may be required for before‑school coverage, planning, days noted below, and as needed by the Program Manager of Community Programs.

Summer Program hours: varies between M-F, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Programs to run through the school year, including open houses, program coordinator monthly meetings, professional development days, parent conference days, all other half days & delayed openings, winter and spring recesses, and summer.

Hours not to exceed 29 hours/week on average and are subject to change.

Date of Opening

August 17, 2026

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or greater strongly preferred
• Prior experience as out‑of‑school‑time coordinator preferred
• Excellent organizational and record‑keeping skills, and attendance record
• Working knowledge of curriculum frameworks for grades K-8 or willingness to learn them
• Successful experience working collaboratively with others, preferably educators
• Successful experience working with K-8 students, including at‑risk and struggling students.
• Experience supervising staff preferred
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications
• CPR/First Aid preferred.

General Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the after‑school & summer programs for K-8 students, as required by the program manager/assistant manager, e.g., development of program curriculum, staff scheduling and evaluations, purchasing supplies and materials, and field trips, etc.
• Manage before and after‑school & summer personnel, food services, & parent drop‑off and pick‑up
• Work with program partners and make transportation arrangements for field trips, if necessary
• Meet with the program manager &/or assistant program manager to discuss program/student issues
• Maintain communications with parents, program manager, assistant program manager, and staff, regarding program and/or students; excellent attendance required
• Keep required records, timesheets, and submit reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Hold planning/monthly site meetings and submit notes of each to the program manager. Workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd. Attendance is required
• Perform other duties as required by the Program Manager or their designee

Salary

$28-$38/hr.

Applications

Submit required letter of interest and resume to:

Methuen Public Schools - Community Programs

Central Administration Building

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