Before-School Program Coordinator King Elementary Part-time SY

Before-School Program Coordinator [King Elementary] [Part-time] SY26-27

Boston Public Schools King Elementary - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5897891

Final date to receive applications: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

Job Description:

Boston Public Schools is offering a daily Before-School Program serving families at participating schools. The program will provide developmentally appropriate care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

The Before-School Program Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for a program serving up to 25 enrolled children and a team of 3 before-school staff. Working closely with the before-school staff 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.

School/Program Information:

The before-school program at the King Elementary School will run from 7:30 AM until the start of the school day at 8:30 AM and will be open to all students in PreK through 6th grade.

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 before-school 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 Before-School Program.
• Push into the classroom as needed to support or relieve before-school class facilitators.
• 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, after school, 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 after school 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.

Terms: Hourly, approximately 5 hours per week during the school year.

Rate: equivalent to $36/hour

Position Type: Traditional

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).