Job Description:

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Job Description:

The EXL Assistant Coordinator is a School-Based position that supports the implementation and daily operations of high-quality expanded learning programs that promote the academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth of K–12 youth. This role requires a compassionate, curious, humble, accountable, and purpose-driven leader who builds strong relationships with students, families, school partners, and staff while supporting program quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. The Assistant Coordinator serves as a key leadership partner to the Program Coordinator and may oversee site operations in the Program Coordinator's absence.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $29 per hour, based on regional grant funding and experience.

• Full-Time / Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week, year-round

• Up to 16 paid BACR holidays and 25 school holidays per year

• Stepping stone into a career in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and social justice

• Medical, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, transit and parking flexible spending accounts, and 403(b) plan

People-Centered Service & Care

BACR Value: Compassion — genuine care for youth, families, and colleagues

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports the developmental, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs of youth.

• Build positive relationships with students and create opportunities for youth voice, leadership, and belonging.

• Support student social-emotional learning through restorative practices, conflict resolution, de-escalation strategies, and positive behavior supports.

• Recognize when students require additional support and communicate concerns to the Program Coordinator and school-day partners.

• Cultivate positive relationships with families, caregivers, school personnel, and community partners.

• Support family engagement opportunities and maintain regular communication with caregivers.

• Promote equitable access to programming and ensure all students feel welcomed, respected, and supported.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

BACR Value: Curiosity — actively seeks to learn, grow, and improve practice

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of project-based, culturally responsive, and enrichment-focused programming aligned with school-day learning and youth interests.

• Assist with developing schedules, lesson plans, materials, and systems that support high-quality program implementation.

• Monitor student participation, attendance, engagement, and progress to support program improvement efforts.

• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes and utilize data to strengthen academic support, literacy activities, enrichment programming, and small-group interventions.

• Support the Coordinator in facilitating trainings, staff meetings, and program events.

• Collaborate with school-day staff and stakeholders to support student development and academic success.

• Remain informed about best practices in youth development and expanded learning.

Self-Awareness & Inclusive Collaboration

BACR Value: Humility — recognizes limits, honors diverse perspectives, and collaborates effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation of inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed learning environments.

• Collaborate effectively with students, families, school personnel, community partners, and BACR team members.

• Foster an equitable and inclusive program culture through respectful communication and cultural responsiveness.

• Demonstrate self-awareness by seeking feedback, reflecting on practice, and responding constructively to challenges.

• Support implementation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) principles throughout program operations.

• Assist with coaching, modeling, and supporting frontline staff through collaborative leadership pr