After School Program Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT AMIGOS FOR KIDS:

At Amigos For Kids, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing space to learn, play, and grow. Since 1991, our Miami-based nonprofit has been dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect by valuing children, strengthening families, and educating communities. Through education, awareness, and advocacy, we help families in under-resourced communities thrive.

When you join Amigos For Kids, you become part of a dedicated team working together to uplift our community. We foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, compassion, and dedication drive everything we do.

Our free After School Program at Jose Marti Park, Citrus Grove K-8 Center, and Norwood Elementary serves over 200 children, ages 6-12, from families with limited financial means. With measurable outcomes in reading, literacy, and physical fitness, we help children grow academically, socially, and personally.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Services, the Part-time Program Coordinator is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision and oversight for the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Serves as primary point of contact for parents and families.
• Serve as custodian of all program records for all program sites
• Provides direct supervision of instructional staff.
• Oversees registration of new program participants
• Maintains accurate and timely attendance records for all program participants
• Ensures program data is accurate (Casebook and Trust Central)
• Oversees student arrival and dismissal process and ensures program participants are signed out by a parent or authorized adult
• Keeps daily contact with all counselors to ensure day-to-day classroom management is under control
• Performs informal quality control classroom observations to ensure proper classroom management
• Provides Program Support Specialist list of absent students for follow-up calls
• Ensures compliance with all health and safety protocols
• Documents all accidents, injuries, incidents, complaints, and problems
• Communicates concerns or incidents to immediate supervisor
• Serves as backup counselor when needed
• Provides literacy instruction to students in the after school program.
• Conducts student assessments (Oral Reading Fluency - ORF for grades 1-3 and MAZE for grades 4-5) to gauge progress and determine alignment with expected program outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful applicants must be of good moral character and reputation. Must be capable of accepting training, carrying out assigned tasks, communicating orally and in writing, communicating with emergency personnel, and understanding instructions.

Must have an associate degree (bachelor's degree preferred) in education or a related field and have at least 3 years of literacy instruction in an elementary school setting.

Must:

• Agree to a fingerprinting and a Level 2 background check
• Submit to random drug testing as determined by Amigos For Kids personnel policies and procedures
• Agree to attend staff development and training
• Sign an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Have NEVER been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other barrier crimes as listed on the Sworn Disclosure Statement of the Criminal Record Check
• Provide references as requested

Light physical activity as related to activities described. Easy mobility to work with children in a variety of environments. Lifting not exceeding 50 lbs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, speak, and hear.
• Ability to engage in physical activity with members without limitation.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires a person who can work with many distractions, interruptions and

still accomplish their objectives and meet established deadlines

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Flexible work hours required consistent with after school time programming

WORK LOCATION (S):

Norwood Elementary School (19810 NW 14th Ct Miami FL, 33169);

Monday - Friday 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

EEO:Amigos For Kids is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.