After School Program Coordinator
2 months ago
Montclair
Job DescriptionDescription: The Montclair Cooperative School seeks a caring, organized, and energetic After School Program Coordinator to oversee our daily after-care program for students in PreK through 8th grade. The coordinator is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for students during after-school hours and supervising program staff. The hours are 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, beginning on September 1, 2025. Key Responsibilities • Supervise students from dismissal at 3:15 PM until parent pick-up at 6:00 PM, • Ensure student safety and well-being at all times, • Design and implement engaging activities (e.g., crafts, games, homework help) appropriate for a range of ages, • Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure proper sign-in/sign-out procedures, • Manage and supervise any additional after-care staff or volunteers, • Communicate professionally and warmly with parents and school staff, • Ensure that program spaces are clean, organized, and secure at the end of each day, • Follow all school health, safety, and emergency protocols, • Order and maintain necessary supplies within budget Requirements: Qualifications • Prior experience working in an after-school or childcare setting required, • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, • Ability to manage a group of children with warmth, structure, and consistency, • CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain), • Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass all required background checks, • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team