Afterschool Program Coordinator- Echo Valley SD- Washington Village School

After school Program Coordinator - Echo Valley SD - Washington Village School

The After school Program Coordinator administers and oversees the delivery of a dynamic, high‑quality after‑school program for students daily throughout the school year. The coordinator collaborates with the Director, building principals, teachers, families, and community partners, and supervises a staff of program facilitators, assistants, and paraprofessionals to deliver a program that supports 21st‑century learning and the Common Core State Standards.

Location:

Washington Village School (Echo Valley Elementary)

Starting Pay: $25.00 per hour; 7 hours per day for 185 days during the school year.

• Administration
  • On‑site presence during program time (2:00‑5:00) is required.
  • Ensure compliance with school, district, and supervisory union safety, behavior, and academic expectations and regulations.
  • Attend orientation, staff meetings, in‑services, and professional development as required.
  • Coordinate the hiring, training, support, and evaluation of program facilitators, assistants, and paraprofessionals.
  • Recruit, interview, and train volunteers to provide meaningful support to programs.
  • Manage all aspects of the student registration and enrollment process.
  • Maintain student and staff information databases.
  • Manage program communications via website, school bulletin boards, and local media outlets.
• Program Development and Delivery
  • Work with staff to develop dynamic program offerings that reflect student interests and create unique extended‑school‑day learning opportunities.
  • Coordinate staff schedules and appropriate learning spaces for all programs.
  • Identify opportunities to engage community partners and resources in program offerings.
  • Manage inventory and purchases of program supplies.
  • Provide daily oversight and support to staff and students to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment.
  • Lead enrichment programs as needed.
• Student and Family Support
  • Communicate with school counselors, classroom teachers, school nurses, and special educators to address student accommodations for IEPs, 504s, and other special plans.
  • Implement disciplinary action as needed and lead restorative conflict resolution between students.
  • Engage families in the after school experience and positive development of their children through special family events, workshops, and support meetings for students.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with children who have a wide range of behaviors, academic abilities, and extracurricular interests.
• Knowledge of Project‑Based Learning (PBL), PBiS, Common Core, Restorative Justice, and Responsive Classroom (preferred).
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention (or willingness to acquire these).
• Knowledge of Google Suite.
• Familiarity with state and federal laws relating to education and child care.

• Be at least eighteen years of age.
• Possess a BA, BS, or Associate’s degree, or equivalent educational experience.
• Have at least two years of experience working with school‑age children, or hold a Vermont After school Professional Credential, Vermont Program Director Credential, Vermont Teacher Licensure, Master’s Degree in a youth‑related field, or pass Vermont Agency of Education and Department of Children and Families background and fingerprint checks.

After school/Evening