IGNITE PROGRAM SITE COORDINATOR (After School Program)

IGNITE PROGRAM SITE COORDINATOR

(After School Program) Northampton Public Schools Northampton Public Schools

• Northampton, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5700606

Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 24, 2026 Job Description

IGNITE PROGRAM

• SITE

COORDINATOR

Before & After-School Program "Inspiring Growth Nurturing Innovation Teaching Enrichment" Potentially 4

• Full-time Vacancies 35 Hours per week Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m. $35.00
• 42.

00 per hour based on experience Start date: August 24, 2026 School Year position ___________________________________________________________________________________

Definition:

Working with school personnel and families to develop, manage and coordinate activities surrounding the after school enrichment programs in Northampton Schools.

Supervision:

The Coordinator works under the direction and is supervised by the Program Director and exercises considerable judgment and initiative in establishing own work plan to accomplish short-term and long-term goals. The Coordinator will assist the Director in recruiting and supervising staff and will oversee and supervise the program while in session.

Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop programming curricula and schedules
• Recruit and supervise instructors and staff
• Work with Business Administrator and Human Resources to coordinate hiring paperwork, Fingerprint Background Check and CORI check
• Establish an organizational structure for the program
• Build partnerships with the coordinators of the other elementary after-school enrichment programs in Northampton and the Northampton school district's Business Administrator
• Work in collaboration with all school stakeholders, including teachers, administrative staff, families and the immediate community to build investment and engagement in the program
• Monitor and track daily attendance
• Oversee and supervise the program while in session
• Coordinate purchasing and payroll related to the program.
• Annual program review.
• Maintain staffing ratios for the program and may flex into the role of group leader when needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education preferred
• Experience overseeing/coordinating a similar project
• Experience developing curriculum
• Ability to engage with stakeholders
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Grant writing experience

Confidentiality:

• The employee has access to confidential information on a large scale, across departments, which may include student information, financial information and records

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, school personnel, parents/caregivers, families, community agencies and the general public.
• Ability to maintain pertinent and confidential records.
• Knowledgeable in IEP/504 educational plans, growth/development and the laws pertaining to child abuse reporting and prevention
• Experience with Google and other applicable computerized software.

Physical, Motor, and Visual Skills:

Physical Skills/Requirements:

Work is split between an office environment and all program spaces. Must be able to access all parts of the building used in a particular program, including the outdoors. May do light physical exercise during a program. The work involves sitting, standing, walking and stooping.

• Light to moderate physical effort demanded in caring for students/staff.
• Ability to communicate verbally with students, caregivers and staff.
• May be required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, reach, crouch, and ambulate around indoor and outdoor spaces, including over uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs with arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes loud, including echoing.
• High level of concentration ability required, often for multi-hour stretches.
• A variety of scents will be present in the work environment as it is a public space, including bath products, chlorine, and cleaning products.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

• CPR and First Aid Certification

BENEFITS

All benefits and privileges are consistent with Non-Represented Employees.

If Hired:

Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS Fingerprint Background Checks prior to start of employment.

Position Type:

Full-time