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After School Program Coordinator

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: DAYSTAR ACADEMY
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, After School
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Daystar Academy, an IB continuum school in the city of Chicago, serves students in primary, middle school and high school. We are looking for a highly qualified, justice-minded After School Program Coordinator for the  school year.

PURPOSE:

To coordinate and oversee the After School Program (ASP) which provides services for Daystar families each day school is in session.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Staffing

    Interviews and hires qualified staff to provide adequate student supervision, as outlined in the written program guidelines, provides necessary training for all ASP staff, provides ASP staff with up-to-date emergency and pick-up information, regularly monitors and observes staff and gives them feedback, verifies that background checks are completed for all staff, supports and assists staff with parent and teacher communication, verifies that staff and volunteers adhere to program guidelines, verifies that staff complete behavior, incident, and accident reports.

  • Supplies and Schedule

    Verifies that approved snack supplies are available, makes activity supplies and games available, implements a schedule that provides time for reading and/or homework, monitors expenses, and coordinates with the Athletic Director for availability and use of the gym and field.

  • Guidelines

    Reviews and updates the written program guidelines, makes recommendations for changes, and provides program guidelines to all staff, as deemed necessary.

  • Training

    Ensures that all ASP staff receive training that covers the goals and objectives of the program and professional responsibilities, including but not limited to, supervision and management of students, appropriate and inappropriate activities, handling emergencies and behavior incidents, use of equipment, communication, etc.

  • Clerical

    Maintains communication and other records to adequately document all accident, incident, and behavior reports, when necessary makes the Director of Student Life, Grade Level Administrator and/or Head of School (or her designee) immediately aware of accident, incident and behavior issues, and prepares reports as requested by Administration.

  • Oversight

    Oversees the registration platform, ensuring program details are current, monitoring student enrollment for daily attendance tracking and staffing coordination. Oversees the registration platform, ensures the program details up to date monitoring students enrolled for daily attendance and staffing coordination needs. Responds to questions and issues related to the program, arranges for substitutes when needed, provides input for assessment of program, and verifies that both set-up and clean-up are completed.

  • QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of:
    • Daystar Academy, its mission, program, philosophy, vision, policies, and procedures
    • School wide student behavior expectations and ASP guidelines
  • Ability to:
    • Inspire, motivate, and communicate effectively with a variety of people
    • Provide leadership and training
    • Work in teams and work independently as needed
  • Personal:
    • Committed Christian
    • Committed to Christian education
    • Agreement with and commitment to Daystar’s Statement of Faith, Educational Philosophy, and Specifics of Practice
    • Has an active relationship with a local church
    • Integrity, humility, and humor
    • Discreet, able to keep information confidential
    • Strategic, creative, and flexible
    • Energetic
  • Education and training:
    • College education
    • Experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties as described
    • CPR/AED certification (preferred)
  • REPORTS TO:

    Director of Student Life

    If you desire to work in a growing, faith-based, intentionally diverse, urban International Baccalaureate school community, we look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in the After School Program Coordinator position with Daystar Academy.

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