Afterschool Program - Coordinator

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

East Bay Agency for Children’s (EBAC) mission is to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families by reducing the impact of trauma and social inequities. EBAC strives to reduce barriers that contribute to disparities in wellness for socio-economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized families and to create communities where all children and families have support systems to reach their full potential.

EBAC was established in 1952 when a group of parents of children with special needs wanted to give their children the same educational and recreational opportunities that contribute to the physical well-being and social growth of all children. From this was born the first day-treatment program west of the Mississippi and was the foundation of growth in meeting the needs of children and families living in Alameda County.

Today, EBAC’s programs serve over 4,500 children, youth and families throughout Alameda County each year with the goal of giving each child and family the specific resources, skills, and support they need to help them thrive. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ebac.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Afterschool Coordinator supervises and coordinates the afterschool program at an Elementary School in Oakland. The Afterschool Coordinator works with all aspects of the program, including program design, program planning, implementation, staff management, student supervision, curriculum development, program evaluation, data tracking, and ongoing assessment.

Position Reports To: Program Director of Afterschool Services

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCY FACTORS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the human service field (education, social services, or mental health) preferred.
• Experience with school-based programs, especially those with diverse, multi-lingual populations.
• Afterschool management experience required.
• TK/K experience preferred.
• Demonstrated capacity to work as a team player and colleague; excellent interpersonal skills; and ability to listen and respond effectively.
• Ability to manage teams, and to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent computer skills including managing databases.
• Awareness and sensitivity to multicultural issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day operations of afterschool program including program planning, program safety, coordination of student behavior and incentive programs and coordination of program events.
• Responsible for student recruitment, enrollment and attendance.
• Responsible for student safety and managing facility during program hours.
• Supervise and coach afterschool program staff, interns and/or contractors.
• Manage partnerships with stakeholders, including families, through regular communication and meetings.
• Ensure program is working in partnership with school site and district.
• Facilitate and/or coordinate staff meetings, professional development, and team building.
• Assist with fee collection and fundraising as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING

• Work is primarily in a classroom setting with children and secondarily in an office setting and/or outdoor playground environment.
• Program classrooms are in a two-story building with stairs that need to be climbed for access to the second floor.
• Because work is directly with children, full mobility is required for standing, walking, sitting, using hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• High noise levels at times.
• May need to use child-size chairs for sitting.
• Periodic driving, with appropriate driver’s license and insurance; or periodic access to a car is required.
• Periodic lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

EBAC offers a uniquely generous PAID time off package including up to 15 paid Holidays a year, generous vacation accruals for eligible employees; and an outstandingly comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Full time employee only coverage is free of charge for certain Medical and Dental coverages.
• Multiple options of Mental Health Care supports and services.
• Chiropractic and Acupuncture benefits included in Medical plans.
• Employer paid Basic Term Life/AD&D insurance; employee paid voluntary life insurance and AD&D (for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect).
• Accident, Critical illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage ( for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect ).
• Tax deferred FSA (flexible spending account) for Health Care and/or Child Care; commuter benefits for Transit and/or Parking expenses.
• 403b retirement program with an up to 4% Employer dollar to dollar Match after 1 year of employment.
• Prepaid Legal Consultation and Identity Theft Protection insurance.
• Pet Insurance to care for the four-legged family member(s).
• ScholarShare 529 Savings Plan for higher education expenses for the beneficiary includes employee, child or another family member, etc.