Youth Services Site Coordinator

Amigos For Kids; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Miami is seeking a Youth Services Site Coordinator to supervise afterschool programs and enhance literacy instruction for children aged 6-12. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team. Additional responsibilities include managing participation records and conducting assessments. A competitive benefits package is offered, along with a commitment to fostering a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of literacy instruction/small group experience with children aged 4-18.
• Must agree to a fingerprinting and a Level 2 background check.
• Must submit to random drug testing.
• Must agree to attend staff development and training.
• Must sign an Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
• Must have never been convicted of a felony or related misdemeanor.
• Provide references as requested

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and oversight of the program.
• Serve as primary point of contact for parents and families.
• Manage program records and participant registrations.
• Conduct classroom observations and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Provide literacy instruction and assess student progress.
• Inputs program data and ensures data accuracy (Casebook and Trust Central).
• Oversees arrival and dismissal and ensures sign-out by a parent or authorized adult.
• Performs informal quality control classroom observations for proper management.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Documents accidents, injuries, incidents, complaints, and problems.
• Communicates concerns to supervisor.
• Provides input on instructional materials and literacy strategies.
• Schedules literacy instruction for multiple grades in line with funder obligations.
• Collaborates with Curriculum Specialist to create lesson plans for literacy instruction.
• Delivers literacy instruction to grades 1–5 in the afterschool program.
• Back-up counselor when needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multitask

Energetic team player

Strong orientation to customer service

Knowledge of best practices in out-of-school programs

Education

Associate degree in education or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Casebook

Trust Central

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Amigos For Kids is a Miami-based nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect by valuing children, strengthening families, and educating communities. Our free Afterschool Program at Jose Marti Park and Citrus Grove Elementary serves over 200 children, ages 6-12, from families with limited financial means, with measurable outcomes in reading, literacy, and physical fitness.

When you join Amigos For Kids, you become part of a dedicated team working together to uplift our community in a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, compassion, and dedication drive everything we do.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Services, the Youth Services Site Coordinator is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision and oversight of the program at assigned site(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Serves as primary point of contact for parents and families.
• Custodian of all program records for assigned program site(s).
• Provides direct supervision of instructional staff.
• Oversees registration of new program participants.
• Maintains accurate and timely attendance records for all program participants.
• Inputs program data and ensures program data is accurate (Casebook and Trust Central).
• Oversees student arrival and dismissal process and ensures program participants are signed out by a parent or authorized adult.
• Performs informal quality control classroom observations to ensure proper classroom management.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Documents all accidents, injuries, incidents, complaints, and problems.
• Communicates concerns or incidents to the immediate supervisor.
• Provide input on instructional materials and strategies for the literacy program.
• Collaborates with supervisor and afterschool counselors in scheduling literacy instruction for multiple grade levels in accordance with funder contractual obligations.
• Collaborates with Curriculum Specialist to create lesson plans for literacy instruction.
• Provides literacy instruction to students in the afterschool program in grades 1st through 5th.
• Conducts student assessments (Oral Reading Fluency – ORF for grades 1-3 and MAZE for grades 4-5) to gauge progress and determine alignment with expected program outcomes.
• Serves as back-up counselor when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with parents in English and Spanish.
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Energetic team player who works well in collaborative situations.
• Strong orientation to customer service.
• Knowledge of best practices in the implementation of out-of-school programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have an associate degree (bachelor’s degree preferred) in education or a related field and at least 3 years of literacy instruction/small group experience with children between the ages of 4 - 18.

Must:

• Agree to a fingerprinting and a Level 2 background check
• Submit to random drug testing as determined by Amigos For Kids personnel policies and procedures
• Agree to attend staff development and training
• Sign an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Have NEVER been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other barrier crimes as listed on the Sworn Disclosure Statement of the Criminal Record Check
• Provide references as requested

Light physical activity as related to activities described. Easy mobility to work with children in a variety of environments. Lifting not exceeding 50 lbs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, speak, and hear.
• Ability to engage in physical activity with members without limitation.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires a person who can work with many distractions, interruptions, and still accomplish their objectives and meet established deadlines
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Flexible work hours required consistent with afterschool time programming

WORK LOCATIONS & HOURS:

Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with occasional weekend assignments

BENEFITS:

In addition to meaningful work, Amigos For Kids offers an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (vacation, holidays, float days), and more!

This is a grant-funded position renewed annually and subject to the availability of funds. Salary is a flat rate and not negotiable.

EEO: Amigos For Kids is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.