Community Learning Center Site Coordinator – St. Paul

New position in St. Paul Public Schools Community

Education:

• Community Learning Center Site Coordinator in St. Paul Public Schools Community Education.
• This 10 month position will oversee a Flipside after school site at Farnsworth Lower School (Elementary)
• This role is a part of a new after school leadership pathway that includes Farnsworth Lower, Farnsworth Upper, and Johnson High School.

A high school diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of two years of experience in youth and family programs, which includes working with diverse populations and community involvement. Post-secondary coursework in education, community or parent education, recreation, child development, social services or a related field is preferred. (Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience will be considered.)

• Experience creating flyers and communications to promote programs.
• Knowledge of academic curriculum in order to develop programs to enhance student academic skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills in providing work direction for staff and implementing program activities.
• Computer skills in order to maintain automated budget and attendance records.
• Ability to identify problems and create solutions.
• Ability to write goals, create and implement strategies to achieve grant outcomes.
• Understanding of collaboration and partnering in order to work with a variety of community based organizations.
• Ability to develop positive relationships and work with a variety of staff including clerks, teachers, custodians, administrators, instructors and other support staff.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental responsibilities:

• Work with the 21st CCLC Program Manager to ensure the effectiveness of the program.
• Work with principals and other school staff, community education staff, parents, youth, site and/or advisory councils, community agencies and organizations to plan and implement an expanded day and year academic support and enrichment program at a specific site.
• Develop goals and objectives and implement program strategies to meet the goals of the grant.
• Support the development and maintenance of data collection systems; develop reports, charts and other related documentation.
• Develop recruitment and retention strategies for student participation in the program in collaboration with classroom teachers, school staff and community organizations.
• Design a process for faculty, student, family and community involvement in planning and implementing the program.
• Promote and publicize the program of academic support and enrichment activities to be offered at the site.
• Recruit, hire (casual) staff, train teachers, partner and community staff, in the areas of youth development, program quality, curriculum connections, service learning, family and community outreach and related topics.
• May assist with facilitating training
• Must be flexible with work schedule, may work on evenings and weekends.
• Form partnerships and collaborations with community based organizations and agencies.
• Maintain on-going communication with the principal, community education staff, agency staff and other key stakeholders of the site regarding program effectiveness and challenges.
• Monitor the site budget using sound fiscal practices.
• Produce participation reports and other program reports as required; conduct evaluations of site programs, instructors and other staff and make site recommendations relating to program administration; process other documentation for the site as necessary.
• Assist with research of program development, innovation, and best practices.
• Identify potential funding sources and assist with writing grants for the sustainability of programs.
• Become knowledgeable about other related school district departments.
• Understand and align to the District's strategic plan efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
• Attend meetings as required and as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.