Program Coordinator/Afterschool Lead Teacher

Job Overview: At Providence Center, we empower children and teens through education and enrichment programs. The Program Coordinator/Lead Teacher coordinates and facilitates our Power After-School Program for grades K-8 and the Summer Leadership Academy for teens.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe, supportive educational environment for children and youth.
• Supervise children during all afterschool program activities, including, but not limited to, school pick-up, snack time, homework time, group activities, and field trips.
• Submit weekly lesson plans to the Director of Operations and Compliance focusing on social and emotional learning, literacy-building skills, and project-based learning.
• Coach Teen Leaders who assist in the after-school classroom to build social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Coordinate with Teen Leaders and volunteers in the classroom to observe and support student progress.
• Provide opportunities for Teen Leaders to have a leadership role in daily activities.
• Participate in Providence Center staff meetings and professional development.
• Use materials, activities, and affirmative feedback consistent with the mission, values, and framework of the after-school program.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local education-focused agencies and institutions.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of services and data.
• Conducted team check-ins and reported on activities, needs, and outcomes.
• Manage student recruitment, assessments, and orientation.
• Maintain student files in compliance with DHS standards.
• Provide programmatic guidance and training to staff, Teen Leaders, and volunteers.
• Track program expenditures.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a related field, or
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus 1 year of experience working with youth, or
• High school diploma/GED plus 2 years of experience (2,500 hours) working with youth.

Clearances Required:

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Check, FBI as required by DHS, National Sex Offender Registry, and any applicable out of state clearances

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bilingual- English/Spanish (preferred)
• Some experience in teaching or curriculum development
• Familiarity with inner city education issues
• Ability to create a fun and safe learning environment
• Strong understanding of child behavior and learning patterns
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and remain calm and patient

Soft Skills Required:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and adapt to changing situations.
• Empathy and building positive relationships with students, staff, and community members.
• Leadership skills to guide and motivate program staff, Teen Leaders, and volunteers.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

English required; Conversational Spanish preferred