Job Description
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 schedulesRecruit and supervise instructors and staffWork with Business Administrator and Human Resources to coordinate hiring paperwork, Fingerprint Background Check and CORI checkEstablish an organizational structure for the programBuild partnerships with the coordinators of the other elementary after-school enrichment programs in Northampton and the Northampton school districts Business AdministratorWork in collaboration with all school stakeholders, including teachers, administrative staff, families and the immediate community to build investment and engagement in the programMonitor and track daily attendanceOversee and supervise the program while in sessionCoordinate 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 preferredExperience overseeing/coordinating a similar projectExperience developing curriculumAbility to engage with stakeholdersStrong organizational, written and oral communication skillsGrant writing experienceConfidentiality: 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.