Program Coordinator; s MPS Before and After-School and Summer Programs; Gr. K-8

Program Coordinator(s) for MPS Before and After-School and Summer Programs (Gr. K-8)

Job

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant. Date Posted: 2/25/2026.

The availability of this position is contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment.

Mon. through Fri. 1:00p.m.

-6:00p.m. (with additional hours/days noted below according to MPS school calendar). Additional hours may be required for before-school coverage, planning, days noted below, and as needed by the Program Manager of Community Programs.

Varies between M-F, 7:00am-5:00pm.

Programs to run through the school year, including open houses, program coordinator monthly meetings, professional development days, parent conference days, all other half days & delayed openings, winter and spring recesses, and summer.

Hours not to exceed 29 hours/week on average and are subject to change.

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree or greater strongly preferred
• Prior experience as out-of-school-time coordinator preferred
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills, and attendance record
• Working knowledge of curriculum frameworks for grades K-8 or willingness to learn them
• Successful experience working collaboratively with others, preferably educators
• Successful experience working with K-8 students, including at-risk and struggling students.
• Experience supervising staff preferred
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications
• CPR/First Aid preferred.

• Coordinate all aspects of the after-school & summer programs for the K-8 students, as required by the program manager/assistant manager, e.g., development of program curriculum, staff scheduling and evaluations, purchasing supplies and materials, and field trips, etc.
• Manage before and after-school & summer personnel, food services, & parent drop-off and pick-up
• Work with program partners and make transportation arrangements for field trips, if necessary
• Meet with the program manager &/or assistant program manager to discuss program/student issues
• Maintain communications with parents, program manager, assistant program manager, and staff, regarding program and/or students; excellent attendance required
• Keep required records, timesheets, and submit reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Hold planning/monthly site meetings and submit notes of each to the program manager. Workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd. Attendance is required
• Perform other duties as required by the Program Manager or their designee

$28-$38/hr.

Submit required letter of interest and resume to:

Methuen Public Schools - Community Programs

Central Administration Building

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