SPS Anchor: Extended School ; ESH Program Coordinator

SPS Anchor:
Extended School Hour (ESH) Program Coordinator ()

• Position Type: Before- and After-School Program
• Date Posted: 1/7/2026
• Location: Stamford, CT
• Date Available: January 2026

Anchor ESH Program is a grant funded after-school activities program that takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The hours for the in-person program are as follows (days may change to accommodate student need and attendance).

2:20 pm to 3:50 pm

The Program Coordinator is responsible for working with students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, coaches, athletic directors and school administrators to coordinate an academic support program aimed at fostering positive student‑athlete development and growth academically, athletically and socially‑emotionally. The position is designed to work both during and after school hours. This role blends the recruitment of athletes for support services and assists with academic support and collaboration between all stakeholders as student athletes progress towards academic success.

• Act as a caring and responsible adult mentor to provide academic and social emotional support.
• Monitor student progress in academic classes, working with teachers and guidance to provide targeted interventions through tutoring. Collect data to evaluate the efficacy of the interventions at key stages during the year and report progress to stakeholders.
• Build a positive inclusive learning environment where student athletes want to come during unstructured time to work towards their academic goals.
• Demonstrated experience in working with the targeted population of high‑school‑aged students. An understanding of working with diverse student populations with limited resources.
• Ability to work during and after the school day, including some evening hours.
• Proven ability to build relationships across a broad range of people.
• Strong communication skills, verbally and written.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Power School, Facebook).
• Motivated self‑starter.

• Prior tutoring and/or teaching experience.
• Experience working with young people.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage students to improve their academic performance.