Before-School Program Coordinator [King Elementary] [Part-time] SY26-27

About the Role

Boston Public Schools is offering a daily Before-School Program serving families at participating schools. The program provides developmentally appropriate care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for up to 25 enrolled children, supported by a team of 3 before-school staff. The Before-School Program Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the program.

Program Details

The before-school program at the King Elementary School runs from 7:30 AM until the start of the school day at 8:30 AM and is open to all students in PreK through 6th grade.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff schedules and arrange substitute or other coverage to ensure appropriate staffing for program operations.
• Coordinate student enrollment, maintain waitlists, and support program registration and fee collection activities.
• Maintain the program calendar and communicate schedule changes, school closures, and other program updates to staff and families.
• Maintain enrollment, attendance, and other program records as required.
• Coordinate the ordering and organization of program materials and supplies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine before-school program communications with families, including enrollment, attendance, program calendar, and operations.
• Collaborate with the school's Family Liaison to ensure families receive timely information and appropriate support.
• Support the Principal/Head of School with administrative tasks related to the operation of the Before-School Program.
• Push into the classroom as needed to support or relieve before-school class facilitators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current authorization to work in the United States (must have authorization by the first day of employment).
• Experience working in a school, early childhood, afterschool, or other youth-serving setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work collaboratively with school staff, families, and afterschool facilitators.

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or higher.
• Experience coordinating schedules, enrollment, records, or other administrative functions.
• Experience working in a Boston Public Schools setting, particularly at the school where the position is located.
• Familiarity with the students, families, and school community served by the program.

Boston Public Schools values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. Candidates who are fluent in one or more of BPS's official languages are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

Hourly, approximately 5 hours per week during the school year.

Pay

Equivalent to $36/hour.