After School Site Coordinator, Middle School

Employer
TenSquare
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Sep 30, 2021
Ref
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Grade Level
Middle School
Job Type
After School
Job Title: After School Site Coordinator, Middle School
Date Posted: 3/9/2022
Job Function: School Culture
Grade Level: Elementary/Middle School
Job Type: Part-Time
Start Date:

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS
Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Northwest Washington, DC. 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 Multi-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 proud to serve families from our local communities; one-third of our students live within a half-mile of the school.

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 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.

For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Middle School Site Coordinator, under the supervision of the Manager of Out-of-School Time Programs, will help to coordinate, promote, and monitor all after school programs at Meridian's middle school campus. Approximately 100+ students participate in these programs during the school year, which include a combination of sports and athletics, tutoring and academic support, and enrichment activities and after school clubs. In addition to working with teachers and school staff to organize and deliver high-quality after school programming, this position also involves collaboration with and oversight of the school's external after school and enrichment partners.

In-person and onsite work hours during the school year will be approximately 1:00pm - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday, and in the summer will vary depending on on-of-school time offerings next summer.

Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Oversee after school programs and ensure program delivery and compliance with all protocols, rules, and regulations
  • In collaboration with the Manager of OST Programs, 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, including the enforcement of COVID protocols in our school for both staff, students, and our community partners
  • Observe activities daily; review 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
  • Working with the Food Services team, coordinate food distribution to student participants and monitor the proper tracking and accounting for food
  • Collaborate with school leadership to ensure program delivery aligns with academic goals in relation to student achievement and performance
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders (participants, parents, school staff and administration)
  • Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with program staff, school administration, and parents
  • Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Meridian is seeking program coordinators/educators with the following education and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred
  • 3+ years of experience working with school age youth (K-8) in a school or afterschool setting, middle school experience prefered
  • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to lead and work with diverse populations
  • Passion for working with ALL students, particularly students with disabilities and English language learners
  • Program coordination skills, including the ability to plan, specify tasks, supervise staff, problem solve, and implement activities
  • Ability to manage community partnerships and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • A desire to be an active part of a diverse community of educators, scholars, and families
  • A strong work ethic, individual drive, and an ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
  • Proficiency with Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
  • First Aid/CPR certified
  • Ability to speak both English and Spanish is highly desirable
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This position is salaried, and includes benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, and a retirement plan with employer matching. A recent TNTP Insight Survey of our teachers placed our staff's satisfaction with compensation in the top quartile of all charter schools in DC. We also lead the charter sector in compensation transparency and we publish our salary scales for teachers, apprentice teachers, and dedicated aides here.

HOW TO APPLY
Click below to apply directly to the position today!


NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

In accordance with Mayor's Order 2021-109, Meridian Public Charter School requires all staff to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or obtain an approval for exemption due to medical or religious reasons.

Meridian Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School's EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Meridian PCS prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.

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