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After School Program Assistant

Oakland, CA · On-site

$45K - $55K/mo

The After School Program Assistant Coordinator will work under the direction supervision of the After School Program Coordinator, with additional reporting responsibility to the AmeriCorps Director.

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As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for afterschool program coordinator in the United States is $23.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Afterschool Program Coordinators often juggle various responsibilities, from supervising staff and ensuring student safety to organizing engaging activities and addressing individual student needs. Balancing administrative tasks with hands-on involvement can be challenging, especially when unexpected situations arise, such as staffing shortages or behavioral issues. Strong time management, adaptability, and effective communication with both team members and parents are essential for overcoming these challenges and maintaining a positive, well-structured environment.

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To thrive as an Afterschool Program Coordinator, you need experience in youth development, program planning, and a relevant degree such as in education or child development. Familiarity with scheduling software, incident reporting systems, and basic budgeting tools is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you effectively engage students, staff, and parents. These skills ensure safe, enriching programs that meet educational goals and foster positive relationships within the community.

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An Afterschool Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising activities for students after regular school hours. They design programs that provide educational enrichment, recreational opportunities, and a safe environment for children. Coordinators also manage staff, communicate with parents, and ensure that the program meets all regulatory and safety standards. Their work helps support students’ academic and social development outside of the traditional classroom setting.
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After School Care Program Coordinator

DAYSTAR ACADEMY

Chicago, IL • On-site

Part-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Daystar Academy, an IB continuum school in the city of Chicago, serves students in primary, middle school and high school. We are looking for a highly qualified, justice-minded After School Program Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year.
PURPOSE:
To coordinate and oversee the After School Program (ASP) which provides services for Daystar families each day school is in session.
RESPONSIBILITIES, including but not limited to:
1. Staffing
Interviews and hires qualified staff to provide adequate student supervision, as outlined in the written program guidelines, provides necessary training for all ASP staff, provides ASP staff with up-to-date emergency and pick-up information, regularly monitors and observes staff and gives them feedback, verifies that background checks are completed for all staff, supports and assists staff with parent and teacher communication, verifies that staff and volunteers adhere to program guidelines, verifies that staff complete behavior, incident, and accident reports.
2. Supplies and Schedule
Verifies that approved snack supplies are available, makes activity supplies and games available, implements a schedule that provides time for reading and/or homework, monitors expenses, and coordinates with the Athletic Director for availability and use of the gym and field.
3. Guidelines
Reviews and updates the written program guidelines, makes recommendations for changes, and provides program guidelines to all staff, as deemed necessary.
4. Training
Ensures that all ASP staff receive training that covers the goals and objectives of the program and professional responsibilities, including but not limited to, supervision and management of students, appropriate and inappropriate activities, handling emergencies and behavior incidents, use of equipment, communication, etc.
5. Clerical
Maintains communication and other records to adequately document all accident, incident, and behavior reports, when necessary makes the Director of Student Life, Grade Level Administrator and/or Head of School (or her designee) immediately aware of accident, incident and behavior issues, and prepares reports as requested by Administration.
6. Oversight
Oversees the registration platform, ensuring program details are current, monitoring student enrollment for daily attendance tracking and staffing coordination. Oversees the registration platform, ensures the program details up to date monitoring students enrolled for daily attendance and staffing coordination needs. Responds to questions and issues related to the program, arranges for substitutes when needed, provides input for assessment of program, and verifies that both set-up and clean-up are completed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of:
  • Daystar Academy, its mission, program, philosophy, vision, policies, and procedures
  • School wide student behavior expectations and ASP guidelines
2. Ability to:
  • Inspire, motivate, and communicate effectively with a variety of people
  • Provide leadership and training
  • Work in teams and work independently as needed
3. Personal:
  • Committed Christian
  • Committed to Christian education
  • Agreement with and commitment to Daystars Statement of Faith, Educational Philosophy, and Specifics of Practice
  • Has an active relationship with a local church
  • Integrity, humility, and humor
  • Discreet, able to keep information confidential
  • Strategic, creative, and flexible
  • Energetic
4. Education and training:
  • College education
  • Experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties as described
  • CPR/AED certification (preferred)

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Life
If you desire to work in a growing, faith-based, intentionally diverse, urban International Baccalaureate school community, we look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in the After School Program Coordinator position with Daystar Academy.