ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Afterschool Coordinator will supervise programs, activities, and/or after-school programs and athletics at the site level. The exact duties of a Coordinator will vary by school site but will include collaborating with school site administrators and teachers to provide opportunities for students while establishing academic awareness. The goal is always to raise academic levels, improve academic performance, strengthen social relationships, and provide meaningful opportunities for children to increase self-esteem by expanding their skills in various areas.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on the school site, responsibilities may include:

School Activities 

• Plan supervised student activities daily;  

• Provide homework and tutoring assistance, enrichment and/or recreation activities to students; 

• Participate and work closely with a team that includes school administrators, teachers, school staff, parents, students and volunteers; 

• Provide leadership to a team of program staff to design and implement programs; 

• Develop school recreation and tutoring programs;

• Plan, coordinate, and implement special events involving parents and the community; and

• Provide training and development to program staff.

Athletics 

• Maintain orderly conduct of athletes and ensure that athletes follow all local and state rules  and regulations;

• Maintain accurate inventory of athletic equipment, uniforms, etc.;

• Participate in staff training and development including but not limited to coaching and facilitating meetings; 

• Plan for and schedule all athletic and activity events or performances; 

• Create and maintain a system of documentation of eligibility of students; and

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Belief. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree. 

• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles. 

• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.

• Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.

• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft. 

• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate degree from