ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
JOB SUMMARY
Aspire Public Schools has acquired 21st Century Program grants to operate additional Expanded Learning programs at the primary (TK-8) and secondary (9-12) school levels. The 21st Century Site Coordinator will support and develop site-based after school programs under this grant.
Success in this role requires experience planning and implementing engaging youth development programs and managing a team of educators. This role interfaces with students, after school staff, and family members daily.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
Liaise with the After School Program Director and site principals as needed to ensure alignment of program with Aspire values and daytime instructional program
Serve as the lead educator for the site-based Expanded Learning Programs, which will include coordinating before school, after school, and supplemental/non-school day programs as needed
Supervise after school educators and tutors; manage timesheets and daily communications with after school staff
Coordinate program offerings and ensure proper implementation of all program components: academic, enrichment, physical play, nutrition, and family engagement.
Coordinate and plan field trips for the after school program as needed
Support in addressing student and family concerns that arise during program time
Lead programming for your own section of 20 scholars, including planning and implementing enrichment lessons and academic intervention, as determined by the Afterschool Director.
Work closely with the After School Program Director to promptly address any egregious student behaviors; carefully track and report all student accidents
Take daily attendance for the 21st Century grant-funded after-school program and submit monthly attendance reports to Home Office
Establish and maintain professional files for all operational and administrative aspects of the program
Meet with parents and family members; plan and co-host family events with site staff and Afterschool Director
Additional:
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
An unwavering commitment to equitably serving all of our scholars and families with a lens of social justice
Demonstrated ability to plan cycles of enrichment instruction with culminating projects, as well as plan and implement academic interventions
Facility with building trust and rapport with families of diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds
Detail-oriented, highly organized leader who can consistently deliver fun and engaging programs for youth
Thrives in a fast-paced environment; remains calm, professional, and caring in a variety of circumstances
Spanish-English bilingual highly desired
Minimum educational level:
Experience required:
Experience in youth development, preferably supervising or coordinating Expanded Learning programs
Experience supporting program operations, including filing and preparing documentation for external audits
Experience evaluating Expanded Learning programs highly desired
Physical requirements:
Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height
Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping)
Demonstrate normal depth perception
Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone
See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides
Work authorization requirements:
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)
Compensation:
Aspire offers its full-time employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.
21st Century Site Coordinator Pay Schedule
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. #LinkedInEducators
