Assistant Coordinator of OST Programs

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Coordinator of Out of School Time (OST) Program is directly responsible for the oversight of programs and operations of the before school program at their school.

The primary focus will be the coordination of program development and implementation; staff development, and budget management for the before school program.

We operate Before and After School programs 7 a.m. to school start time and from dismissal until 5 : 30 pm including early release days, some vacation weeks and summer.

It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out of School Time Care to Framingham children in grades Pre-K through five.

Through a collaborative effort with school staff and the community, the Assistant Coordinator’s role is to provide a high quality before school program experience to students that complement the education they receive in the classroom in collaboration with the coordinator.

With a strong focus on project-based learning, the program supports students by building and improving skill sets useful both today and tomorrow.

The assistant coordinator’s responsibility with the support of the coordinator is to create a fun, engaging and highly academic environment where students are expected to meet the same standards and encouraged to find their own path to achieving them.

Through new and innovative strategies like STEM, Service Learning, or Socio-emotional based clubs we work to create students better prepared for college and beyond.

OUR MISSION :

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work : Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community.

• FPS and the community stand united in our core values : Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment;
• Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community;

Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed.

As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students.

Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds.

Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery.

We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work.

Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Two (2) minimum years experience in working with school-age children in a supervisory role. Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with a degree in Education or related field.

Bilingual Portuguese or Spanish skills preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITY :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in a school;
• Demonstrate professional skills in the areas of curriculum planning; in-service training; program goal setting; federal, state and city funding sources;

grant writing and establishing procedures for evaluating the progress of individual children and staff. Ability to travel throughout the state of Massachusetts to meetings / training / workshops.

Willing to accept other duties as assigned by the Director. Working knowledge of youth development and current trends in after-school programs.

Ability to work with a wide-range of community partners in developing effective, collaborative partnerships. Experience working closely with school administration and faculty.

Ability to serve as higher-level administrator to guide and support staff. Experience working in community-based programs, with a clear understanding of urban issues and communities.

Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, and Google applications.

Bilingual (Portuguese and / or Spanish) skills are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall programs, services and activities to ensure they meet state objectives and the needs and interests of students.
• Manage before school program budget
• Supervise before school staff
• Ensure and enforce compliance with district policies and procedures for all staff.
• Manage and provide staff development opportunities for staff and volunteers.
• Conduct regular staff meetings with before school staff.
• Ensure a productive work environment at all sites.
• Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and organizations.
• Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisor.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The other time is primarily sedentary, performed in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.

The employee is frequently required to use hands; fingers; to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as reading the typewritten material.

The work typically requires occasional in-district travel to attend meetings.

REPORTS TO :

Coordinator of Out of School Time

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Out of School Program Staff

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION :

This position is classified as Non-Exempt (hourly).