Site Coordinator/Afterschool Academic Support Coach - Grades 5th-8th (Homer, Anchor Point, Razdolna, and Voznesenka)

Job Title

5th-8th Grade **Afterschool Academic Support Coach**

• Program:** CHILL (Creating Healthy and Inclusive Learning and Lifestyles) program. Funding from the State of Alaska's Positive Youth Development Afterschool Program (PYDAP) grant.
• Location:** Office is based in Homer, Alaska, but programming is in Anchor Point, Razdolna, and Voznesenka (school-based settings)
• Status:** Full-Time (40 hrs/week), for approximately 10 months, August 11, 2025 - May 31, 2026.
  
  

Salary

$4,000 - $6,000/mo, depending on experience, benefits and professional development included

Reports To

Site Coordinator, Executive/Deputy Director at Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula

About Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula

Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educational equity and opportunities for Alaska Native and underserved students across the region. Through culturally responsive programs, strong school partnerships, and student-centered support, we foster academic success and positive postsecondary pathways.

Position Summary

Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula is seeking a dedicated and versatile Site Coordinator / Afterschool Academic Coach to lead and support the delivery of high-quality afterschool programming for middle-grade students (grades 5-8) at three rural school sites as part of the CHILL program in the PYDAP grant.

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his hybrid role includes both program leadership and hands-on instruction. The Site Coordinator/Coach is responsible for supervising academic coaches and overseeing daily site operations, while also directly delivering STEAM-based, social-emotional learning, and youth development activities. This position plays a central role in building a safe, enriching, and culturally responsive afterschool environment that supports student growth, academic engagement, and positive life choicesincluding reducing youth involvement with cannabis products, per Alaska Department of Health prevention goals.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Site Oversight

• Serve as the lead staff member across three PYDAP sites (Anchor Point, Razdolna,Voznesenka),
  
  

ensuring smooth program operations and alignment with grant goals.

• Supervise and support Afterschool Academic Coaches (2) in lesson planning, implementation, and professional development follow-through.
• Coordinate program scheduling, logistics, and communication with GRAD leadership, school staff,and families.
• Implement and model trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered practices.
  
  

**Direct Instruction and Student Engagement**

• Design and facilitate afterschool lessons in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,Math), Integrative Youth Development, and mindfulness.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports academic achievement,social-emotional skills, and protective factor development.
• Monitor and manage student behavior, ensuring consistency with positive behavior supports andclassroom management strategies.
• Inspire and build relationships with students, serving as a trusted adult and mentor.
  
  

**Data and Program Evaluation**

• Collect and submit required data on attendance, student progress, and program outcomes tosupport grant reporting and evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and external evaluators to assess program impactand quality.
• Support continuous improvement efforts through participation in the Youth Program Quality Initiative (YPQI).
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field; Alaska Teaching

Certificate preferred.

Minimum of three years of experience working with youth in classroom or out-of-school settings.

Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to experiential, hands-on learning.

Demonstrated ability to connect with and motivate upper lementary and middle school students.

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