UMS Recapture Summer Program Coordinator

URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116

TITLE:  UMS Recapture Summer Program Coordinator

LOCATION:  Urbana Middle School

SUPERVISOR:  This position reports directly to the Program Director and building administration.

JOB SUMMARY:  The UMS Recapture Summer Program Coordinator is responsible for establishing a developmentally appropriate summer learning environment.  The mission of the program is to develop young students into creative and critical thinkers through in-depth experiences in a unique learning environment, while preparing them for next school year.

PROGRAM DATES: June 8 - July 16, 2026 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

1. Lead staff to prepare creative and engaging enrichment activities.
2. Implement non-digital lessons in a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that assists students assigned to the classroom with achieving specific educational goals.
3. Work with staff to create classroom environments that are welcoming to all students.
4. Collaborate with staff assigned to the classroom to develop general classroom procedures, goals, schedules, behavioral expectations, and classroom activities for students.
5. Plan and implement activities inside and outside of the classroom that expose a teen to a variety of learning experiences and broaden the teen’s perspective.
6. Take daily attendance and complete other required documentation as assigned.
7. Review, develop, and requisition materials for the classrooms.
8. Work in partnership with the staff to plan and encourage family involvement in the education of their children.
9. Supervise students as assigned by the Principal and/or program director.
10. Perform any and all additional duties as assigned by the Program Director or Building Administration.
11. Take an active role in scheduling onsite schedules and field trips, including completion of bus request forms
12. Maintain and reconcile budget related documentation and report information to the administrative team in a timely manner. Manage program logistics (assign rooms, manage materials and resources), meet deadlines, follow protocol (allergies, medication, fieldtrips, student safety), complete required reports and provide required documentation.

Minimal Educational Requirements:

1. Bachelors' Degree from an accredited college or university, with certifications and endorsements as applicable.

Experience:

1. Classroom experience preferred.
2. Type 75 preferred
3. Prior experience working in leading an after school or summer program, preferred but not required.
4. Internal applicants only.

Licenses/Credentials:

1. Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement.
2. Type 75 license preferred.

Other skills and abilities:

1. Ability to assess children and knowledge of childhood development.
2. Ability to communicate and work effectively on a collaborative team.
3. Ability to effectively work with students with a history of behavioral, social/emotional and/or developmental disabilities.
4. Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and responses.

Terms of Employment:

1. Daily hours TBD, four days per week, June 8 - July 16, 2026. The district will be closed on Fridays, June 18 for Juneteenth, and July 6th for the July 4th holiday.
2. Position is for summer programming only when the program is in session.
3. Development and leadership at an orientation meeting is expected prior to the start of this program.

Evaluation:

1. Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

NOTE:

1. This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit and is not administrative in nature.
2. Position contingent upon grant funding.
3. Preference given to internal building staff and will be open to district staff to help fill positions.
4. Hourly Position - $42/hour plus planning stipend of $1000.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Created:  March 2026

Salary : $42