EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

JOB POSTING

Title: BASE Site Coordinator

Position Type: Full-time, Hourly, Non-exempt

Department: Wayland School Community Program

Location: Claypit Hill Elementary School

Reports to: WSCP Director

Position Summary:

Wayland School Community Programs (WSCP) seeks a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as the Best After School Experience (BASE) Site Coordinator at Claypit Hill Elementary School. The Site Coordinator is responsible for planning, supervising, and implementing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate K-5 after-school program that reflects BASE's philosophy and mission. The Coordinator ensures a safe, nurturing, and engaging extended-day environment, leads staff, supports families, and collaborates closely with school administration.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):

• Lead the after-school team in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate programming.
• Plan, organize, and oversee after-school activities and group transitions.
• Create and maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and safe environment for all children.
• Provide instructional support activities to enhance the extended day learning environment.
• Maintain master rosters for the Extended Day site, including schedule changes and new enrollments.
• Track daily attendance and ensure accurate documentation.
• Collect and manage Extended Day paperwork and registrations.
• Supervise site staffing and coordinate scheduling around absences and changes.
• Track and report weekly payroll for on-site staff.
• Create supply lists and assist in monitoring site supply needs.
• Communicate regularly with the administration regarding site needs and updates.
• Regularly check and respond to email and phone messages from families, school staff, and the Community Education office.
• Supervise, observe, mentor, and evaluate staff performance annually.
• Coordinate and facilitate site staff meetings as needed.
• Ensure staff maintain program standards, expectations, and safety protocols.
• Serve as the primary BASE liaison with building administration.
• Answer questions from families via email and phone regarding site-specific matters.
• Provide ongoing site-specific communication to families throughout the year.
• Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and, when necessary, legal authorities.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development principles and behavior management practices.
• Manage student behavior with positive, consistent strategies.
• Recognize and address concerns related to students' social, emotional, or physical well-being.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and school information at all times.
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, creativity, sound judgment, and sensitivity in response to changing situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Wayland School Community Programs.

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Special Education Experience
• Knowledge of child development theory and principles.
• Ability to supervise and support a team in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of first aid and CPR principles and practices.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or related field preferred.

Minimum of (4) years of leadership and activity planning experience.

Current First Aid, CPR, CPI, Safety Care, and Epi-Pen training required (or willingness to obtain).

Special Education experience preferred.

Pay: $37.52 - $42.62 per hour, based on qualification and experience

Work Schedule:

• 193-day position (10 months)
  35 hours per week
• Assigned Hours: 10:45 AM - 6:15 PM (7.5 total hours per day) and Includes a mandatory, 30-minute unpaid and duty-free meal break to be taken daily 7.0 paid hours
• The daily schedule includes both direct student program hours and dedicated administrative/preparatory time. No additional hours outside of this daily schedule are authorized without prior written approval from the Director.
• After-school hours aligned with the elementary school dismissal schedule
  Includes early release days and required professional development days

Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.