After School and Summer Days Coordinator

Dream Streets

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Job Summary

The ideal candidate is a dependable, organized, and caring team member who enjoys working directly with elementary school students and creating a positive, well-run program environment. They are attentive to detail and able to confidently manage the many moving pieces of an after school program—from coordinating volunteers and meals to preparing spaces, managing classrooms, and maintaining accurate records. They take student safety seriously and have strong situational awareness, good judgment, and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately when challenges arise. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible, and willing to jump in wherever needed, while also bringing a warm and encouraging presence to students, families, and volunteers. They are a strong communicator, work well as part of a team, and take pride in creating an environment where students feel safe, welcomed, supported, and valued. Above all, they are committed to serving students with consistency, care, and enthusiasm throughout the school year and Summer Days program.

Job Responsibilities

• Be present and actively engaged in the After School Program Monday through Thursday, from 3:00–6:30 p.m., helping create a welcoming, organized, and positive environment for students.
• Coordinate and schedule volunteers, ensuring appropriate volunteer coverage and clearly communicating schedules, responsibilities, and program needs.
• Coordinate student meals, including scheduling, preparation, serving, cleanup, and maintaining accurate meal-related records and reports.
• Manage classroom environments and student behavior, establishing clear expectations and supporting a safe, respectful, and engaging atmosphere for learning and enrichment.
• Prepare and organize program spaces, ensuring classrooms and common areas are clean, welcoming, and equipped with the materials and supplies needed for daily activities.
• Prioritize student and facility safety, maintaining awareness of student needs, ensuring appropriate supervision, identifying potential safety concerns, and confirming that the appropriate personnel are present and accounted for.
• Coordinate student transportation at beginning and end of the program, picking up students from their school, safely dropping off students at designated locations within nearby neighborhoods and following established safety and communication procedures.
• Support the overall day-to-day flow of the program, responding to student, volunteer, and staff needs and helping ensure activities run smoothly and on schedule.
• Be present and actively participate in the Summer Days summer program, supporting daily operations, student supervision, activities, meals, and overall program safety.

Qualifications

• Lives by Christian values and exhibits a relationship with Jesus Christ
• prepared, and consistent in carrying out daily responsibilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage schedules, meals, materials, student needs, and multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Proactive and self-directed, willing to see what needs to be done and take initiative rather than waiting to be asked.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust quickly to changing student needs, schedules, staffing, and unexpected situations.
• Patient and encouraging, able to provide clear expectations and positive guidance while maintaining appropriate classroom boundaries.
• 3-5 years experience in school, afterschool or summer program experience highly preferred
• Strong communicator, able to communicate clearly and respectfully with students, families, volunteers, and team members.
• Team-oriented, willing to collaborate, support others, and contribute wherever needed to help the program succeed.
• Positive and energetic, bringing enthusiasm, creativity, and a welcoming presence to the program each day.
• Committed to the well-being and growth of students, with a desire to create an environment where every student feels safe, known, supported, and valued.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Email cover letter and resume to Sarah Herrick at Sarah@dreamstreetstn.com.

Details

• Date Posted: October 22, 2026
• Type: Part-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Working Hours: 24-32 hrs/wk