Job Description
Job Description
PROGRAM COORDINATOR - ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the Implementation of In-School Programming
Work with school personnel to identify children who would benefit from small group support based on STAR Assessment? data
Oversee the implementation of activities such as Guided Independent Reading Practice(GIRP), tutorials, and Emergent Reader modules by Save the children trained
literacy tutors
Support literacy tutors in the planning and implementation of the literacy program Provide feedback to literacy tutors concerning best practices in literacy
Implement activities such as Skill Building or Read Aloud where program coordinators must conduct their own rotation in addition to literacy tutors, or where literacy tutors are not available
Administer pre-and post- assessments for children participating in Save the Children programming
Oversee the Implementation of Afterschool Programming
Structure the schedule of activities
Work with literacy staff to organize children into groups based on grade levels and reading levels
Work with Healthy Choices Coordinator to organize children into groups based on grade levels Support literacy tutors in the planning and implementation of the literacy program
Provide feedback to literacy tutors concerning best practices in literacy
Provide feedback to Healthy Choices Coordinator concerning best practices for physical activity and nutrition education activities.
Communicate regularly with Save the Children Lead Associate Record program attendance
Oversee the Implementation of Math Programming
Work with the math tutor(s)to structure the schedule of the math block
Work with the math tutor(s)to organize children into groups based on grade/ability levels Support mathtutor(s)in the planning and/or implementation of daily lessons and activities provided in the pacing guide during the in-school, afterschool and/or summer programs
Provide feedback to math tutor(s) concerning best practices in hands-on learning,math routines, and basic fact fluency
Assist with administering the STAR assessments and analyzing the data
Address individual children's needs with appropriate staff and devise possible solutions
Communicate regularly with their Lead Associate
Engage Families in Programming
Complete the Family Engagement Checklist to identify site-specific family engagement focus areas for the program year
Complete an annual Family Engagement Planning Guide to outline specific family engagement practices and activities to be conducted throughout the program year
Implement site-selected family engagement activities and practices throughout year,as outlined in annual plan; these will vary by site
Conduct at least two family engagement events during the program year to address key Family Engagement strategies
Collaborate with school administration and staff to identify areas of alignment between the program and school-wide family engagement practices
Communicate regularly with Lead Associate regarding family engagement activities
Conduct the required Family Post-Survey at the end of the program year;send home and actively encourage completion and return of the Family Post-Survey by one parent/caregiver of each family with a child participating in the program
Submit family engagement data, including Family Post-Survey data and other identified data points, to Save the Children for analysis and review
Oversee the Implementation of Renaissance Products
Work with school librarian to organize the books used for Save the Children programs Assist school personnel in the correct use of Renaissance products, as needed
Incorporate one hour of planning time in to daily schedule to access and analyze data and prepare for programming
Address individual children's needs with appropriate staff and devise possible solutions Assist school staff in administrating STAR Assessments, if needed
Administer post-STAR assessments (if their school/program doesn't do otherwise do so) for every child in Save the Children in-school and afterschool programs
Ensure Safeguarding Policies are Followed
In this role it will be critical to foster an environment that is safe for the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. The duties to ensure this will include:
Collaborate with Save the Children's Lead Associate to foster an understanding of ou child safe guarding anddata protection policies through on going training and technical assistance
Work closely with all program staff to ensure consistent reporting of child safeguarding risks and incidents; strong methodology in the field for managing risks and following reporting protocols; supplying proper documentation in support of incident reports as needed; and collecting data on child safeguarding risks and efforts to mitigate risks in the program environment
Make intentional,regular efforts to remain up-to-date on key loca land state child-welfare policies and reporting protocols
Follow all key local and state child-welfare policies and reporting protocols,as provided by the Lead Associate
In association with program training and technical assistance efforts,update/communicate "Keep Children Safe" messaging to volunteers,beneficiaries,and representatives as needed
Ensure data protection by collecting consent,maintaining records for designated time period, storing all data in a secure location, and protecting any shared data through encryption or by sharing to a secure location
Complete all required Save the Children Safeguarding trainings.
Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children's policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue.