21st Century Community Learning Center Program Coordinator

About Our School

We are a K-12 public charter in Brooklyn Park serving nearly 850 students in Minneapolis and the smaller surrounding suburbs. Founded in 2004, PSA has grown and prospered to give thousands of students an outstanding education, and more importantly, to help students gain the knowledge and skills to become, in the words of PSA’s mission, “inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring citizens who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” Our community prides itself on providing a welcoming, safe and caring atmosphere where staff and students have a strong sense of belonging, feel engaged in our shared work around academic, cultural and social emotional learning, and where everyone can continue to learn and grow in a healthy school environment.

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title:

Program Coordinator, 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC)

Reports to:

21st CCLC Center Coordinator

Hours:

Hours may vary, Monday through Friday

Office Location:

6200 W Broadway Ave N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Salary Range:

DOE

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for coordinating services according to 21st CCLC standard protocols. The coordinator will communicate and plan between the school, staff, students, and community; facilitate and schedule school and community activities contributing to community participation in school events and performs other related duties as required and in accordance with terms of the Community Learning Center Grant and district goals.

The candidate must demonstrate a strong work ethic, as well as integrity, accountability, and high performance in previous work experiences. The best candidate for this position is someone who can align themselves to our outcomes driven culture and understands the unique challenges of an immigrant and refugee community. The successful candidate has experience effectively managing multiple programs, supporting success for high-risk youth, and desire to work with diverse new American communities.

JOB FUNCTION

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

· Implement high quality out-of-school time programs that provide academic support, educational enrichment, and wrap around community- based services e.g. employment, housing, food shelf, and more

· Participate in staff training and develop skills and best practices in programming and youth development

· Provide activities that prepare youth for success, promoting safety of members and quality in programs at all times

· Coordinate food service, transportation, and child-care to meet the site’s needs

· Attend CCLC meetings between partners and other stakeholders

· Ensure activities are planned, delivered, and documented as intended

· Ensure field trip activities are planned and executed as scheduled

· Communicate with school day teachers for student needs

· Collect and enter data into the data collection system

· Gather registration forms, attendance sheets, and other forms required by the program

· Ensure CCLC site space is welcoming to students, parents, and community members

· Participate in CCLC advisory board

· Represent and be a positive ambassador of the program and CCLC

· Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

· Hold a Bachelor’s degree in human services, education or related field

· Minimum of three years working in schools K-12

· Desire to work with an ethnically diverse population

· Experience in coordinating after school services and youth development programs and services

· Ability to work as a team member with fellow co-workers and staff

· Cultural sensitivity and understanding of special family and youth issues

· Ability to write and organize reports with skill in gathering required information

· Skills in written and verbal communication. Ability to assist in preparing and giving oral presentation

· Computer skills necessary using word processing, spreadsheets and data base programs

· Knowledge of available community resources that provide services to clients

· Demonstrate ability to be analytical, detail-oriented, and to problem solve

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a strong team player
· Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person