IGNITE PROGRAM SITE COORDINATOR (After School Program)

IGNITE PROGRAM – SITE COORDINATOR Before & After-School Program “Inspiring Growth Nurturing Innovation Teaching Enrichment” Potentially 4 - Full-time Vacancies 35 Hours per week Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. $35.00 – 42.00 per hour based on experience Start date: August 24, 2026 School Year position ___________________________________________________________________________________ Definition: Working with school personnel and families to develop, manage and coordinate activities surrounding the after school enrichment programs in Northampton Schools. Supervision: The Coordinator works under the direction and is supervised by the Program Director and exercises considerable judgment and initiative in establishing own work plan to accomplish short-term and long-term goals. The Coordinator will assist the Director in recruiting and supervising staff and will oversee and supervise the program while in session. Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities: ●Develop programming curricula and schedules ●Recruit and supervise instructors and staff ●Work with Business Administrator and Human Resources to coordinate hiring paperwork, Fingerprint Background Check and CORI check ●Establish an organizational structure for the program ●Build partnerships with the coordinators of the other elementary after-school enrichment programs in Northampton and the Northampton school district’s Business Administrator ●Work in collaboration with all school stakeholders, including teachers, administrative staff, families and the immediate community to build investment and engagement in the program ●Monitor and track daily attendance ●Oversee and supervise the program while in session ●Coordinate purchasing and payroll related to the program. ●Annual program review. ●Maintain staffing ratios for the program and may flex into the role of group leader when needed. Education and Experience: ●Bachelor's or Master's degree in education preferred ●Experience overseeing/coordinating a similar project ●Experience developing curriculum ●Ability to engage with stakeholders ●Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills ●Grant writing experience Confidentiality: ●The employee has access to confidential information on a large scale, across departments, which may include student information, financial information and records Knowledge, Ability and Skill: ●Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, school personnel, parents/caregivers, families, community agencies and the general public. ●Ability to maintain pertinent and confidential records. ●Knowledgeable in IEP/504 educational plans, growth/development and the laws pertaining to child abuse reporting and prevention ●Experience with Google and other applicable computerized software. Physical, Motor, and Visual Skills: Physical Skills/Requirements: Work is split between an office environment and all program spaces. Must be able to access all parts of the building used in a particular program, including the outdoors. May do light physical exercise during a program. The work involves sitting, standing, walking and stooping. ●Light to moderate physical effort demanded in caring for students/staff. ●Ability to communicate verbally with students, caregivers and staff. ●May be required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. ●While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone. ●The employee frequently is required to sit, reach, crouch, and ambulate around indoor and outdoor spaces, including over uneven surfaces. ●Must be able to lift up to 25lbs with arms. ●Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. ●The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes loud, including echoing. ●High level of concentration ability required, often for multi-hour stretches. ●A variety of scents will be present in the work environment as it is a public space, including bath products, chlorine, and cleaning products. Recommended Minimum Qualifications: ●CPR and First Aid Certification BENEFITS: All benefits and privileges are consistent with Non-Represented Employees. If Hired: Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS Fingerprint Background Checks prior to start of employment.