Job Description
Site Coordinator - School Age Childcare
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Department: Newport Family & Child Opportunity Zone
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Newport - Pell
Reporting To: Samantha Brown
Compensation: $24.00 - $27.00 / hour
Make a Difference Beyond the School Day
Are you passionate about helping children thrive, supporting families, and creating engaging learning experiences outside the traditional classroom? Join our team as a Site Coordinator and play a key role in shaping enriching out-of-school-time programs that inspire students, strengthen community connections, and support positive youth development.
In this dynamic role, you'll lead program operations, support student success, collaborate with educators and community partners, and ensure quality programming that creates meaningful opportunities for children and families every day.
As a member of the NFCOZ Student Supports Team, the Site Coordinator oversees and supports out-of-school-time (OST) programming and childcare services at Pell Elementary School. This position is responsible for coordinating extended learning opportunities, supervising staff and participants, fostering relationships with school and community partners, promoting family engagement, supporting students' social-emotional growth, and maintaining high standards of program quality and compliance.
The Site Coordinator also helps advance NFCOZ initiatives while championing the mission and values of East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP).
Key Responsibilities
Student Support & Enrichment
- Coordinate engaging extended learning programs before school, after school, during vacations, and throughout the summer.
- Support students' social-emotional development and address individual student needs.
- Create safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments that encourage participation and growth.
- Promote positive behavior and reinforce expectations aligned with school-based strategies.
- Ensure childcare programming includes academic support, literacy activities, physical activity, outdoor play, enrichment opportunities, and student-centered learning experiences.
Program Leadership & Coordination
- Plan, organize, and oversee daily program operations and activities.
- Supervise program staff, volunteers, interns, and childcare team members.
- Support program quality initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable licensing and operational standards.
- Coordinate daily program logistics, including participant management, snacks, supplies, scheduling, and program resources.
- Address operational challenges and collaborate with leadership on effective solutions.
Family Engagement
- Build strong relationships with families and encourage active participation in program activities.
- Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding student participation and success.
- Partner with staff and families to support student growth, attendance, and engagement.
- Facilitate opportunities that strengthen family-school-community connections.
Reporting, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate program documentation and records.
- Support data collection, reporting requirements, and program evaluation efforts.
- Assist with surveys, assessments, quality reviews, and improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership teams to monitor outcomes and strengthen program effectiveness.
- Participate in quality assessment processes and continuous improvement planning.
School & Community Partnerships
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with educators, school personnel, and community organizations.
- Partner with community agencies to expand access to high-quality opportunities for students.
- Identify resources, partnerships, and services that support student and family needs.
- Work collaboratively with regional out-of-school-time providers to share best practices and resources.
Childcare Program Oversight
- Support the childcare team in developing engaging curriculum and thematic programming.
- Assist with enrollment processes, family communication, documentation, and maintaining appropriate program ratios.
- Partner with staff to provide academic support, homework assistance, and opportunities for responsible decision-making.
- Contribute to program quality initiatives and childcare program development.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We're looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Strong leadership and team supervision abilities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Program planning and coordination expertise
- Youth development and behavior management techniques
- Family engagement and community outreach experience
- Organization and multitasking capabilities
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
- Commitment to creating supportive environments for children and families
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with school-age children and families in community, educational, youth development, or human services settings.
- Experience in:
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavior management
- Program development and delivery
- Educational practices
- Recreational programming
- Family engagement
- Student and program recruitment
Knowledge Of
- General office procedures and administrative practices
- Standard office technology and equipment
- Youth development principles
- Educational programming and learning environments
- Lesson planning for both indoor and outdoor settings
- School-based and community-based programming
Ability To
- Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, community partners, and volunteers
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Build positive relationships across diverse groups
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training
- Maintain records and documentation accurately and efficiently
Benefits
For Full-Time Employees Working 30-40 hours per week, EBCAP offers:
- Subsidized, comprehensive medical (BCBSRI) and dental (Delta Dental) insurance plans
- Supplemental vision insurance (Delta Dental)
- Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employer-paid professional development
- Employee assistance program
