MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR (PART-TIME)

Organization Overview

NJ LEEP works to close the educational equity gap by partnering with first-generation and low-income students from the greater Newark area to build skills and offer experiences to achieve their college and career ambitions. NJ LEEP currently serves middle school students, high school students, college students, and their family members. Through a wide range of educational programs, we offer students the opportunity to develop their academic, professional, and social-emotional skills. NJ LEEP’s model is challenging, rigorous, and prepares all program graduates for success in college and beyond, regardless of their academic starting point. NJ LEEP strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We are committed to anti-racist principles and are actively engaged in the work of those principles, including staff trainings and creating space for dialogue around race and identity for both staff and students. For more information about our work, please go to www.njleep.org.

Position Overview

The Middle School Program Coordinator will provide onsite programming and operational support for the Middle School Program Manager and instructors during Saturday & After-School programming and will support with data management and other projects outside of in-person programming hours. The projected start date is January 2026; NJ LEEP’s program year runs through May 2026. The Coordinator will be expected to be onsite at our downtown Newark location from 8:30am – 1:00pm on Saturday programming dates, and from 3:00pm – 6:30pm on 3-4 designated Tuesdays & Thursdays each month. All programming will be held in person at our office in Newark for the 2025-2026 school year.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative & programmatic support on all aspects of Saturday Scholars programming (held twice a month) including printing of materials, oversight of Saturday programming, data input, and other duties as assigned
• Monitor and track relevant data points, including but not limited to homework completion and infractions, in collaboration with Middle School Program Manager
• Supervise students, particularly during arrival and dismissal
• Support student behavior management during Saturday & after-school 8th grade programming (held monthly on Tuesday afternoons)
• Provide instructional coverage for Saturday programming and after-school programming as needed
• Proactively create a warm, welcoming, and high-energy culture for students

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in-person on Saturdays & select Tuesdays & Thursdays
• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
• Excellent interpersonal communication/customer service skills
• Strong organizational and data management skills

Compensation: This position will be paid $18 per hour.