After-School Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

Child Supervision & Safety

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times in accordance with EEC ratios and guidelines
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized classroom and program environment
• Conduct regular headcounts and transitions safely (including arrivals from school and dismissals)
• Follow all health, safety, and emergency procedures (including injury reporting and emergency drills)
• Administer basic first aid and respond appropriately to incidents
• Program Implementation
• Plan and implement
• developmentally appropriate activities

We also lead our HONOR values

Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition. This guiding framework fosters an environment where educators, children, families, and partners feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow.

What We Will Achieve Together

The After-School Program Coordinator is responsible for the supervision, safety, and development of children ages 5–810in an after-school setting. This role ensures compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations while providing a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

aligned with school-age best practices, including

• Homework support / quiet study time
• Creative arts and enrichment
• Physical activity and outdoor play
• Social skill development activities
• Snack preparation and cleanup
• Indoor and outdoor recreation

Set up and cleanup of program spaces

• Support a balanced daily schedule that includes structured and choice-based activities
• Adapt activities to meet diverse developmental levels and individual needs
• Promote positive behavior using guidance strategies consistent with EEC regulations (no punitive discipline)
• Child Development & Relationships
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children

Support children’s independence, confidence, and peer interactions

• Recognize and respond to individual needs, including social-emotional development
• Maintain awareness of children with special needs, allergies, or individualized plans

Family Communication

• Communicate professionally with families during pick-up and as needed
• Share information about children’s progress, behavior, and daily experiences
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with EEC regulations

Transportation & Transitions (if applicable)

• Safely receive children from public school transportation or assist in pick-up procedures
• Ensure accurate attendance tracking during

Salary Range & Description

Salary Range: $25.00-$27.00 per hour for EEC Qualified Candidates.

The compensation range represents Little Sprouts' intention for this position. Actual offers may vary based on experience, education, and other business factors.

We’re Growing! Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Little Sprouts LLC provides award-winning early education and child care across 42 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive.

Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Little Sprouts, LLC we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

Legal Notice We are an equal opportunity employer and value a workplace where everyone feels welcome. Employment here is offered on an at‑will basis, meaning either the employee or the company may end the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable state and federal laws.