Out-of-School Time Network Assistant Manager

Cambridge Public Schools Office of Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
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Starting Date: Immediately

Position:
Out-of-School Time Network Assistant Manager, Middle Grades

40 Hours per Week, 12 Months

Out-of-School Time (OST)/Office of Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Role Overview:

The Middle Grades OST Network Assistant Manager will lead a collaborative, dedicated coalition of Cambridge OST providers, schools and community partners. Together, MSN is guided by its mission to create equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities beyond the school day and year for 6th–8th grade youth.

As a district-level administrator based at the Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) Central Office, the MSN Assistant Manager will convene and unite Network and community partners while serving as a key member of the Cambridge Agenda for Children OST (AFCOST) team across the district and city of Cambridge.

Position

Purpose:

The Middle Grades OST Network Assistant Manager provides strategic, proactive coordination to ensure equitable access to year-round enrichment and out-of-school time (OST) programs for 6th–8th grade students and families, particularly those with the highest need. The Assistant Manager builds, sustains, and aligns a collaborative network of OST providers, school personnel, community partners, and Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) parents and caregivers to champion and support the needs of middle grade youth.

Middle School-OST Network Assistant Manager Purpose :

To provide effective, strategic and proactive coordination of efforts to ensure equitable access for families and children in grades 6-8, particularly those with the most need, so that they can benefit from engagement in out-of-school time (OST) opportunities, programs and enrichment throughout the year. To build and sustain a network made up of OST providers, school-based and other community stakeholders __ including CPS parents and caregivers __ focused on supporting the needs of 6th-8th grade students.

Key Attributes & Core Competencies

• Commitment to Equity:
  Deep personal and professional dedication to antiracism, racial equity, and dismantling opportunity gaps.
• Inclusive Facilitation:
  Strong group facilitation skills with a proven track record of creating welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative spaces.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Exceptional relational skills to connect and build trust across ages, cultures, languages, identities, and organizational roles.
• Community Leadership & Mobilization:
  Ability to bring positive energy to rally and align diverse stakeholder groups around shared goals.
• Youth & Family Advocacy:
  Passionate advocate for out-of-school learning, committed to centering student and family voices—particularly communities of color in decision-making and overcoming systemic barriers.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Students and Families:

• Build Support Systems:
  Establish and oversee streamlined case management processes to connect students with out-of-school time (OST) programs.
• Facilitate Collaborations:
  Lead cross-partner workflows to proactively identify middle school students and families needing OST resources.
• Provide Direct Assistance:
  Guide and support students and caregivers directly in navigating, selecting, and enrolling in OST opportunities.

Increase Equitable Access to OST Opportunities:

• Build Staff Capacity:
  Provide assistance and support school and community-based staff delivering case management so they can effectively navigate and leverage the full landscape of out-of-school time (OST) resources.
• Expand Outreach & Awareness:
  Drive ongoing awareness and accessibility of year-round OST opportunities across the Cambridge community.
• Streamline Placements & Support:
  Coordinate and document high-priority student referrals, program placements, and financial scholarship…