About This Role The Calfee Pioneers Program Coordinator leads the day-to-day operation of the Calfee Pioneers after school program, creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children can learn, build confidence, and have fun. Calfee Pioneers serves elementary-age students through a combination of academic support, enrichment activities, recreation, and hands-on learning. The program builds on the legacy of the Calfee Training School, where strong foundations in reading, math, and other essential skills helped children succeed. The Coordinator will work closely with Calfee Center staff, families, volunteers, and Pulaski County Public Schools to ensure that students receive consistent support and meaningful opportunities to learn and grow. The Coordinator will report to the Harmon Learning Center Director. What You'll Do Program Leadership Oversee the daily operation of the Calfee Pioneers after school program. The program generally runs from 3:45-6pm, Mondays through Fridays. Welcome students and create a positive, structured, and inclusive environment. Develop and lead age-appropriate enrichment activities, games, creative projects, and hands-on learning experiences. Establish clear routines and expectations that help children feel safe, supported, and successful. Supervise students at all times and ensure compliance with applicable safety and childcare requirements. Academic Support Coordinate homework assistance and academic enrichment, including coordinating volunteers who will work with students one-on-one. Work with students who need additional support in reading, math, and foundational academic skills. Communicate with school partners and Calfee staff about student needs and progress, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning, persistence, and problem-solving. Family & Community Engagement Build positive relationships with students and their families. Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers about program activities, schedules, and student needs. Coordinate with Calfee Center volunteers, community partners, and guest instructors to expand enrichment opportunities. Help connect students to the broader programs and resources of the Calfee Center. Program Administration Maintain accurate attendance and program records. Assist with student enrollment, family communication, and required documentation. Help coordinate transportation and student pickup procedures. Prepare materials and supplies for daily activities. Participate in staff meetings, training, and program planning. Help evaluate the program and identify ways to strengthen the experience for students and families. Requirements Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to create structure while maintaining a warm and encouraging environment. Dependability, patience, creativity, and good judgment. Ability to work effectively with families, school personnel, volunteers, and community partners. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to successfully complete required background checks and meet applicable childcare and program requirements. Nice To Haves Experience working with elementary-age children in a school, childcare, after school, camp, or community program setting. Additional education or experience in education, child development, recreation, or a related field preferred. Benefits Professional Development About Us CalfeeCCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2019, with a mission to revitalize the legacy of the historic Calfee Training School, which educated African Americans in Pulaski from 1894-1966. The school faced severe underfunding from Jim Crow segregation and was part of two lawsuits that led to the Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Supreme Court decision that eventually desegregated schools nationally. The CalfeeCCC is a multipurpose center that will include the CAC, an African American Heritage Center, the Harmon Early Learning Center for childcare, a commercial-grade community kitchen, an event center, and a digital lab that will serve the community's present needs in order to create a stronger future for the community. A 15-member Board of Directors, the majority of whom attended Calfee Training School or are their family members, oversees the work of the CalfeeCCC.