The Community Group Hiring for Part-Time Academic Coordinator at United States Full Time

The Academic Coordinator is responsible for managing 21st Century Community Learning Center grant requirements. Academic Coordinators will partner closely with the schools principal, administrative, and operational teams to ensure program logistics align with the school sites academic priorities. Baseline requirements of this role include implementing high-quality Project Based Learning activities, meeting grant compliance conditions, coaching and evaluating program staff and establishing student learning goals using various standards-tested measurement tools.

Schedule:
8-10 hours/week during the school year, 32-40 hours/week during the summer

Responsibilities

Work with the Director of School Enrichment and Site Coordinator to implement DESE 21st CCLC program operations at the school site, which includes but is not limited to: recruiting students of greatest need, recruiting and retaining high-quality staff, implementing and executing on regular, high-quality learning activities, measuring and tracking various outcome data, and building overall community with students and families and within the school site;

Develop and schedule high-quality Project Based Learning activities over 10-week activity session cycles (3 cycles per school year, 1 6-week Summer session)

Conduct weekly activity observations and give staff feedback in order to improve student and teacher outcomes

Coordinate and oversee field trips and off-site activities

Sustain positive collaborations with school personnel and community partners to support student learning;

Train group leaders/teachers;

Work with Director of School Enrichment, Site Coordinator, staff, and parents to set goals and objectives to assure quality of service,

Assist in maintaining an environment that supports and encourages the growth and development of children;

Maintain compliance with all grant requirements;

Ensure the care, safety, and well-being of children in the group;

Participate in staff meetings, and on-going professional development;

Complete all required certifications; and

All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree is required;

Experience teaching or planning enrichment curriculum;

Experience working with school-aged children;

Experience working with community-based programs;

Experience managing other adults, both directly and indirectly;

Demonstrated performance competing administrative tasks;

Knowledge of sports/athletics, arts, music, and/or STEM programs is a plus;

Willingness to learn about childrens growth and development;

Requirements

Must possess the qualifications required for their positions in accordance with EEC regulations;

Must complete CORI, SORI and fingerprint scan in accordance with regulations set forth by the Department of Early Education and Care prior to employment;

Evidence of physical examination within one year prior to employment;

Evidence of immunizations against Measles, Mumps and Rubella; and

Maintain current infant/child CPR and First Aid Certification.

The Community Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Effective January 1, 2022, all employees of Community Day Care Center of Lawrence (d/b/a The Community Group) will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated (one dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) before the first day of work. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request exemption from the vaccine requirement.