Job Description

Title: Coordinator, Extended Day & Enrichment ProgramsDivision: Middle School (On-Site)Reports to: Middle School Assistant PrincipalStatus: Full-time, Exempt (Year-Round)Supervises: Expanded Learning Instructions and Expanded Learning TutorsSalary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 $12,000 Temporary Cost of Living Allowance andMWA Benefits

Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant Principal of the Middle School, the Coordinator, Extended Day & Enrichment Programs will work to support the administrators and Deans to ensure consistency between the Core Academic Day and the Extended Day, as well as implement high-quality programming about academic support and enrichment activities. The Coordinator manages the After-School Education and Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) grant and handles the corresponding documentation, record keeping, data reporting, and compliance monitoring activities. The Coordinator is also responsible for creating a vision and developing the overall curriculum for the Extended Day and Summer Academy programming. The Coordinator must establish strong and effective relationships with administrators, staff, parents, and students. As part of the administrative Leadership Team, this position will advise on issues about students' overall well-being, both academically and developmentally. This position will also help compile, analyze, and respond to Extended Day data such as student attendance, disciplinary data, and academic data to ensure students meet MWA expectations of success. 

Program Management

• Manage and coordinate Extended Day (Student Support Program and DREAM), Saturday Academy, and Summer Academy, including but not limited to programming, goal setting, and schedule management.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of the Middle School, Assistant Principal of Student Support, US Associate Director of Academic Advising, Instructional Coaches, and other staff to prioritize student enrollment and programming for Summer Academy, including pathways for US credit recovery.
• Oversee and manage systems, data, and activities related to student performance concerning academic support, enrichment, and conduct.
• Manage partnerships with outside service providers or groups supporting Extended Day, Saturday, and Summer programs.
• Oversee the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant process: 1) Confirm and document that the programming meets ELO (intersession, after-school education, and safety) Grant requirements; 2) Collect and review data to ensure grant stipulation compliance, such as attendance reporting, incident management, and performance data.
• Report student progress to multiple stakeholder groups, including but not limited to the MWA Board, School Site Council (SSC), Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Committee, and MWA Parent Meetings as needed.

• Supervise Extended Day and Summer Academy staff, providing support and direction when applicable.
• Implementing the school-wide observation and coaching cycle for teachers and staff, you will lead the facilitation of induction, 60-day, 180-day, and annual evaluations for all extended day staff. Additionally, you will oversee the administration of annual evaluation surveys for participating students and parents to gather feedback on perceptions of service delivery for extended day and summer programs. This role may necessitate close collaboration with school leaders and faculty members.

• Act as a liaison between Core Day and Enrichment staff through formal and informal check-ins, scheduled meetings to discuss the impact of specific programs and approaches and check-ins regarding communication.

• Assist with disciplinary policies and procedures relating to student behavior and achievement during Extended Day, Saturday, and Summer programs.
• Communicate academic progress and behavioral trends to MWA administration and parents through periodic reports and meetings with parents, administrators, and Faculty.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and support Making Waves Academy’s mission, core values, standards, competencies, and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Participation in the school community – attending school competitions, performances, assemblies, and extracurricular activities.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Frequently walk across the middle and upper school campus or climb stairs.
• May participate in campus supervision duty each week – Monday through Friday. The frequency may vary based on each semester’s supervision assignment.
• Lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand on a stool as necessary, and sit for long periods.

• Experience in program management
• Experience working with students and families from historically underserved communities
• Experience creating and revising culturally relevant, standards-based lesson plans
• Experience managing and motivating employees preferred

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and abilities
•  Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and consistently demonstrate strong decision-making and judgment skills
• Innovative thinking as it relates to creating sustainable workflow and processes
• Ability to take initiative and produce in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Ability to communicate with, teach, and build relationships with students and their families in the culturally and linguistically diverse MWA community
• Ability to be a “team player” and to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community members to affect the best outcomes for students
• Demonstrate an understanding of technology and literacy learning platforms (Microsoft Office Suite, PowerSchool, Canvas, Google Drive and Calendar, if applicable)
• Professional orientation – appearance, communication, organization, and attitude

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis, and other employment clearances

• CLAD/BCLAD preferred
• Valid California Teaching Credential preferred
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required

Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with its obligations under the law, MWA will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our Policy

Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists); color; gender, (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity, whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty (40) and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Pregnancy Disability Leave (“PDL”) law, Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), or laws related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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