After-School Program: Assistant Coordinator

Job Overview

The EXL Assistant Coordinator is a School-Based position that supports the implementation and daily operations of high-quality expanded learning programs that promote the academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth of K–12 youth. This role requires a compassionate, curious, humble, accountable, and purpose-driven leader who builds strong relationships with students, families, school partners, and staff while supporting program quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Assistant Coordinator serves as a key leadership partner to the Program Coordinator and may oversee site operations in the Program Coordinator's absence.

• Pay rate: $29 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience.
• Full-Time / Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week, year-round.
• Up to 16 paid BACR holidays and 25 school holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403(b) plan.
• Transit and parking flexible spending accounts.
• Stepping stone into a career in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports the developmental, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs of youth.
• Build positive relationships with students and create opportunities for youth voice, leadership, and belonging.
• Support student social-emotional learning through restorative practices, conflict resolution, de-escalation strategies, and positive behavior supports.
• Recognize when students require additional support and communicate concerns to the Program Coordinator and school‑day partners.
• —Cultivate positive relationships with families, caregivers, school personnel, and community partners.
• —Support family engagement opportunities and maintain regular communication with caregivers.
• —Promote equitable access to programming and ensure all students feel welcomed, respected, and supported.

• Support the implementation of project-based, culturally responsive, and enrichment-focused programming aligned with school‑day learning and youth interests.
• Assist with developing schedules, lesson plans, materials, and systems that support high-quality program implementation.
• Monitor student participation, attendance, engagement, and progress to support program improvement efforts.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes and utilize data to strengthen academic support, literacy activities, enrichment programming, and small-group interventions.
• Support the Coordinator in facilitating trainings, staff meetings, and program events.
• Collaborate with school‑day staff and stakeholders to support student development and academic success.
• Remain informed about best practices in youth development and expanded learning.

• Support the creation of inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed learning environments.
• Collaborate effectively with students, families, school personnel, community partners, and BACR team members.
• Foster an equitable and inclusive program culture through respectful communication and cultural responsiveness.
• Demonstrate self‑awareness by seeking feedback, reflecting on practice, and responding constructively to challenges.
• Support implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) principles throughout program operations.
• Assist with coaching, modeling, and supporting frontline staff through collaborative leadership practices.
• Contribute to a positive team culture built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect.

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards in all interactions.
• Ensure compliance with BACR policies, district requirements, grant regulations, and program expectations.
• Assist with attendance tracking, student records, incident documentation, compliance reporting, and other required documentation.
• Submit reports, attendance records, snack reports, and required program documentation accurately and on time.
• Uphold policies related to child supervision, emergency preparedness, mandated reporting, and risk management.
• Ensure health, safety, and…