Specialist Out of School Time

Specialist:
Out of School Time Programs (SY25-26)

Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DC’s vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement.

Our 650+ students are a diverse mix of African-American, Latino, Asian, African, and White students. Almost 30% of our students are English language learners, and we have one of the largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools. We are committed to building a community of teachers and staff who reflect the rich diversity of our student body.

Meridian is committed to serving families from our local communities; and one-third of our students live within a half mile of the school. The U Street Corridor was once the heart of black culture in DC and offers a tangible historical archive for our students, and Columbia Heights is one of the most racially and economically diverse neighborhoods in the District.

We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents— all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population.

Meridian’s strengths include two beautiful and historic campuses, with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laser-focused on student growth, achievement, and social-emotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement, collaboration, and student-centered learning.

Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org .

The Specialist of Out of School Time (OST) Programs will lead and manage Meridian’s as well as the day-to-day activities of the before and after school program and the summer school/camp program. Approximately 300+ students participate in these programs during the school year and nearly 200 students during the summer.

Specific onsite work hours during the school year will vary depending on programmatic need but will include supervision of the before-care program (6:30-8:00 am) and after-school activities (3:00-6:00 pm), including oversight of the school’s external aftercare and enrichment partners. The Specialist must be able to work from 9:30 am- 6:30 pm during program days. The Specialist of OST Programs is also responsible for reporting in accordance with OSSE reporting requirements for any additional funding.

The OST Specialist will report directly to the Business Manager.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee all aspects of the before and after school program and summer program, including program design, curriculum, staffing, daily operation, including communication with families, and program quality
• Oversee all aspects of the grant, including grant reporting, documentation, and evaluation (if applicable)
• Organize program logistics, such as registration, schedules, lesson plan collection, snack and space, supply requests, and other programmatic needs
• Maintain student participation and attendance throughout the year via recruitment and retention activities, including student voice and choice engagement strategies
• Maintain an inviting, safe, orderly environment, virtually and in-person
• Observe activities daily; review the performance of staff and provide suggestions, demonstrations, and assistance for improvement, as needed
• Monitor student behavior on site during program hours and utilize appropriate discipline measures, as necessary
• Acquire and manage program equipment, materials/supplies, and facilities
• Working with the Food Services team,…