The Extended Day Coordinator is a full time extended day staff member, who also acts as the day-to-day program lead. They are responsible for leading the school’s extended day program and all day camps (breaks, report card writing, and family conferences), as well as supervising and supporting Extended Day staff members. The Extended Day Coordinator plans and implements all aspects of these programs, as well as leading and running our Summer Blast program.

Coordinator Essential Responsibilities

• Manage staff and be prepared to be on-site to oversee the extended day program. 
• Manage communication with all families so they know what to expect and how to best engage in program offerings.
• Manage the organization and implementation of all day camps (mid-winter break, spring break, teacher/guardian conferences, and report writing days)
• Collaborate with the administrative team to establish systems and best practices for the safety and well-being of our programs and program participants. 
• Manage feedback and issue resolutions for teachers, parents, and students as needed. 
• Manage purchasing of extended day materials and snacks in partnership with the business office.
• In collaboration with the ECE Coordinator, ensure compliance with  the Department of Early Licensing requirements, including maintaining STARS hours and coordinating the Early Achievers program.
• Hire, onboard and train staff.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of our Summer Blast Program
• Focus on continual personal growth and support growth in the Extended Day Staff, using the Giddens Teaching Standards framework. 

Instructor Essential Responsibilities 

• Provide breaks for daytime lead teachers and assistants
• Plan a selection of highly engaging projects/activities each day that are appropriate and adaptable for ages within assigned group, and that promote an atmosphere of  fun and collaboration
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students
• Actively participate in the full life of the school
• Create a responsive classroom environment that attends to the positive social-emotional development of children
• Supervise students in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, the classroom and playground
• Provide a professional level of communication with students, families, and Giddens staff

Qualifications and skills:  

• All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion  
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree (Concentration in  Education, Nonprofit Management, or equivalent (preferred) 
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children ages 3 to 10
• Supervisory experience coupled with strong leadership skills, with the ability to delegate and set clear expectations 
• Excellent organization skills 
• A desire to work with families and staff 
• A desire to work in a diverse community 

Requirements

• Work hours are 9:30am-6:00pm
• Produce a current TB test result 
• Pass a background check.

About Giddens School

Since 1972, Giddens School has held an unyielding commitment to social justice and equity as a central guide to our work with children. This 50-year commitment, along with our country’s painful reckoning with the long history of anti-Blackness and the recent increase in bias incidents facing others in marginalized communities, has galvanized these efforts. As a school community, we have the foundation to push ourselves forward and engage justice and equity within and beyond the school walls. The years ahead present Giddens School with exciting and challenging strategic initiatives. Giddens kids are prepared for the real world—how to understand, navigate, shape, and thrive in it. We have designed our values, curriculum, admissions process, learning approach, and family support with social awareness and community at the core. Our educators know that developing a moral compass is as powerful as building a strong academic foundation. We educate the whole child by innovatively integrating emotional learning, academics, and social justice perspectives to help students become engaged, connected, and empowered to contribute and participate. We believe the best learning happens in... a diverse, inclusive, and caring school environment. We care deeply about equity and authentically nurturing a diverse community. It’s not enough to talk about it- we walk the walk in daily life at Giddens. Our children are the future. At Giddens School, we prepare them to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities to make a difference in the real world. It’s our mission to develop academically and emotionally confident children who will advocate for themselves and others. Our extraordinarily independent school helps students to discover themselves and become who they can be.

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