Experienced Aftercare Program Coordinator - City Garden Montessori
St. Louis, MO 63110
About the Job
City Garden Montessori School (City Garden) is the only Montessori charter school in Missouri, and we are one of the highest-performing charter schools in the state. Our team possesses passion and determination to implement the Montessori approach to educating children in a diverse, public school environment. City Garden is committed to being an anti-biased, anti-racist community and seeks others who are passionate about these values. We are committed to fostering excellence for all City Garden children.
At City Garden we are redefining public education, reimagining community, and reinvigorating our world.
City Garden is a community-centered and people-centered organization in an exciting point in our growth and expansion. Ours is an environment that celebrates vulnerability and centers humanity in the workplace. To learn more about City Garden’s impact on the community, please read some recent articles about us, found HERE and HERE.
The City Garden Montessori Aftercare Coordinator understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the school community. They are responsible for providing organized after-school enrichment activities program which aligns with both Montessori and anti-bias/antiracist (ABAR) philosophies.
At City Garden, we pride ourselves on giving students a vibrant learning experience in a welcoming environment. Our teachers count on our school support staff to build on a student-centered environment which fosters relationships and promotes continual growth.
Reporting to the School Principal, the Aftercare Coordinator plans and facilitates enriching after-school activities for students in grades 1 through 8. They also schedule and supervise a part-time staff of school employees and Saint Louis University Federal Work-Study community volunteers.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Daily 2:00 to 6:00 pmAt City Garden we are redefining public education, reimagining community, and reinvigorating our world.
City Garden is a community-centered and people-centered organization in an exciting point in our growth and expansion. Ours is an environment that celebrates vulnerability and centers humanity in the workplace. To learn more about City Garden’s impact on the community, please read some recent articles about us, found HERE and HERE.
The City Garden Montessori Aftercare Coordinator understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the school community. They are responsible for providing organized after-school enrichment activities program which aligns with both Montessori and anti-bias/antiracist (ABAR) philosophies.
At City Garden, we pride ourselves on giving students a vibrant learning experience in a welcoming environment. Our teachers count on our school support staff to build on a student-centered environment which fosters relationships and promotes continual growth.
Reporting to the School Principal, the Aftercare Coordinator plans and facilitates enriching after-school activities for students in grades 1 through 8. They also schedule and supervise a part-time staff of school employees and Saint Louis University Federal Work-Study community volunteers.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement and coordinate activities for students in aftercare
- Keep accurate attendance records following check-in and check-out procedures
- Oversee the activities of part-time workers and volunteers in your location
- Assist in recruitment and scheduling of all Federal Work-Study workers, part-time staffers and other school personnel to provide after-school enrichment activities for students
- Be the senior employee on site for aftercare
- Safely supervise students indoors and outside, using good judgment in dealing with situations – behavioral, safety, instructional, etc.
- Communicate with parents/guardians about their student(s)
- Ensure that snacks are provided to students
- Keep track of all equipment and materials used in aftercare; ensure that all equipment and materials that are used are accounted for and put away in designated areas
- Communicate with school leadership about issues that may occur
- Ensure that the building is locked and secure upon your departure
Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
- Have at least two years of experience designing and implementing enrichment activities for Elementary age students in a school or other supervised setting (YMCA, community center, day camp, etc.)
- Be flexible to adapt to the changing nature of the work
- Be resourceful and a good problem-solver
- Effective communication skills with adults and children
- Understanding of basic principles of childhood development
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Demonstrated success working with a diverse student population
- Deeply grounded in racial equity and have strong alignment with anti-bias, anti-racism values
Schedule
Monday through Friday when school, including Summer School, is in session.
Compensation
This part-time, non-exempt position pays $25.00 per hour.
This part-time, non-exempt position pays $25.00 per hour.
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