Site Coordinator/Assistant

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 3,321,000 - 4,151,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is looking for a Site Coordinator in Baton Rouge, LA, to lead the Kids’ Orchestra program. This role focuses on fostering a safe and engaging environment for students and includes coordinating volunteers, assisting with daily activities, and supporting teachers. Applicants should have a passion for teaching, experience working with children, and effective communication skills. The position offers $45/day and requires background checks.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for community engagement and teaching.
• Previous supervisory experience with children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process paperwork for faculty and admin.
• Assist with SEL activities and homework help.
• Coordinate and mediate volunteer activities.
• Support teachers and create a safe learning environment.

Skills

Passion for community engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience working with children

Job description

Site Coordinator/Assistant

Kids' Orchestra – Baton Rouge, LA

POSITION SUMMARY Kids’ Orchestra is a year-round program dedicated to building a community of creative, confident, and socially engaged students through music education. Kids’ Orchestra provides music education, instruments, and performance opportunities to kindergarten through fifth grade students in the Baton Rouge area. Site Coordinators work with students, parents, teachers, and volunteers to support delivery of a safe, quality musical experience for students, direct communications from the program, and perform other daily logistic tasks for the site. This position reports to the Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Exhibit a genuine passion for community engagement, teaching, and young artist development
• Previous experience working with children in a supervisory role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic computer skills necessary
• Must have reliable transportation or a way to get around the city
• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly
• No musical experience necessary

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Prepare and process paperwork for faculty and admin
• Assist with daily mindful moments and SEL activities
• Help students with homework
• Coordinate volunteers
• Mediate student disciplinary situations
• Assist teachers in classrooms when needed
• Provide guidance to the Site Assistant where needed
• Create and support an inclusive, safe, and enriching learning environment

HOURS, PAY & REQUIREMENTS

• 3:00-5:30 Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday
• $45/day for Site Coordinator
• $30/day for Site Assistant
• Background Check and Child Abuse Prevention Training are required as a condition of hire.

Kids’ Orchestra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.