21st CCLC Program Coordinator (School Lead Educator)

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities)

• Ensures the success and operation of the 21st Century Community Learning Center educational program at Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and school site.
• Affords assistance with academic and enrichment curriculum selection and coordination.
• Collaborates with the 21st Century Community Learning Center team to ensure objectives and expected outcomes are met.
• Administers surveys and assessments, as needed.
• Maintains consistent communication with Club Director and 21st CCLC Teachers.
• Supports 21st CCLC Teachers in performing their essential responsibilities.
• Assists with the coordination of collecting school data and report cards at the end of grading period and delivers them to the Club Director or 21st CCLC Project Director.
• Supports, directly or indirectly, teacher efforts in creating Project Based Learning curriculum/lesson plans.
• Administers 21st CCLC projects and after-school academic support programs to participating members.
• Participates in 21st CCLC staff meetings.
• Enforces Boys & Girls Clubs policies and program guidelines.

Relationships

• Internal: Serves as liaison to the Principal or designated Assistant Principal. Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise.
• External: Maintains contact and builds relationships with community groups, school staff and community volunteers, and donors to support program success.

Skills & Knowledge

• BA/BS Degree from an accredited, four-year university or college in a field related to education.
• Must have a valid Florida Teaching Certificate (for core academic instruction).
• Experience with Project Based Learning and curriculum development.
• Willingness to think outside the box; very energetic; a motivator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication & computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel required).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Ability to use and incorporate computer based platforms.
• Experience working with ELL/ESOL students preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Company Description

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization founded in 1971. We promote the educational, vocational, health leadership and character development of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. Serving more than 10,000 children ages 6-18 across twenty Boys & Girls Clubs in Palm Beach County, our mission is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.