26.27 Before & Aftercare Activities Coordinator (Part Time - Up to 20 Hours)

Position Overview:
At KIPP St. Louis you will work with students and school teams to identify and support students who need extra support. You come every day equipped to improve student outcomes, identify and support students in small groups, and create targeted plans for student success! You’ll collaborate with classroom teachers, the student support team, and school administrators to identify and support students to find their pathway to the futures they choose.
Who we are:
KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.
Mission:
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students.Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.
What makes KIPP St. Louis unique?
We believe that our educators are proving what's possible in urban education each and every day, by inspiring students and helping them discover the joy of learning. KIPP schools support our educators to help students achieve academic excellence, building the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Together, we are raising the bar for every student, every day.

Requirements

10 Month; Grant Funded --->Part-time role (Up to 20 hours); What you will do:; Specialist Planning:; Serve as a Reading, Math, or Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist, designing and facilitating engaging, high-quality small-group experiences that strengthen students' academic and social-emotional development.; Collaborate with the Site Coordinator to develop weekly activity plans aligned to student interests, developmental needs, and learning goals within the assigned specialist area.; Prepare instructional materials and activity spaces in advance to ensure experiences are organized, engaging, and executed with excellence.; Adapt instruction and activities in real time based on student engagement, interests, and individual needs to maximize participation and learning outcomes.; Student Engagement:; Lead engaging, high-energy small-group experiences that foster joy, curiosity, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging for every student.; Facilitate interactive, hands-on activities including: movement, arts and crafts, games, STEM challenges, and collaborative learning experiences, that inspire exploration, teamwork, and fun.; Cultivate meaningful relationships with students by creating a positive, inclusive environment and proactively reinforcing expectations through consistent, caring, and relationship-centered interactions.; Operational Excellence:; Oversee daily program operations to ensure a safe, organized, and high-quality experience, including attendance management, student transitions, and facility readiness.; Coordinate seamless daily routines, including arrival and dismissal procedures, student transitions, meal and snack service, and the consistent implementation of all safety protocols.; Manage daily meal and snack service in compliance with Missouri CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) guidelines by ensuring accurate meal counts, proper food handling, required documentation, and adherence to all state and federal program requirements.; Monitor student participation and program data to support continuous improvement, measure program effectiveness, and contribute to shared team goals.; Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and joyful environment where every student feels safe, valued, connected, and excited to engage each day.; Family & Community Engagement:; Foster authentic partnerships with families through proactive communication, meaningful engagement opportunities, and responsive support that strengthens students' connection to the program.; Lead outreach and engagement efforts that expand program participation by identifying and addressing barriers to access, ensuring all students and families have equitable opportunities to engage in extended learning.; Additional duties within reason may be assigned; such duties must be considered as beneficial and impactful to the mission of the organization.; Physical demands/mental demands/environmental factors:; Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis including Google Suite; Assemble dinner and snacks in the kitchen; Do occasional moderate lifting, pushing and pulling