Site Coordinator

Site Coordinator Job Description (JLS, Fletcher)

Position Overview
Dreamcatchers is an after-school program for Palo Alto Unified District’s socioeconomically disadvantaged middle school students designed to provide academic and enrichment support to complement the school day curriculum, improve school outcomes, prepare students for high school, and foster a healthy interest in learning. 

Join a close-knit team of professionals working to close the opportunity gap. DreamCatchers is seeking candidates inspired by the opportunity to make a palpable difference in the lives of socioeconomically disadvantaged middle school students in high-income Palo Alto. 

As a Site Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating staff, students, volunteers, and resources at your assigned site. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that program runs smoothly and provides a safe and productive environment for staff and students alike. 

You will be directly supervised by the Site Director at your site and the DreamCatchers Executive Director. 

Location: Palo Alto, CA (Fletcher Middle School, Green Middle School or JLS Middle School)
Work Months: Regular academic year (plus opportunity for summer employment)
Compensation: $28/hour - all hours (including training and team meetings will be compensated). For the purposes of federal wage-hour law, you will be eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given work week. You will not be provided paid vacation days or benefits.

Expected Work Hours/Schedule: 

  • 10.5-14 hours per week 

  • Monday/Wednesday 1:45pm-5:15pm; Tuesday/Thursday 2:30pm-6:00 pm; Friday 1:00pm-4:30pm 

  • Bi-weekly team meetings and additional professional development training (meeting and training time will be compensated)

Job Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities for this include, but are not limited to, the following: 

  • picking up snacks from the DreamCatchers office

  • ensuring classrooms / bathrooms are open for students and Classroom Directors

  • communicating to Classroom Directors about program needs

  • providing support for Classroom Directors

  • filling in for any missing classroom directors

  • supervising students

  • communicating with families over absences, behaviors, and pick-up

  • addressing any issues that arise at program and escalating as-needed to your Site Director and / or the DreamCatchers Executive Director for support

  • ensuring open and regular communication with your Site Director and the DreamCatchers Executive Director.

  • managing attendance records daily for students, tutors, and Classroom Directors

  • providing end-of-day recaps to your Site Director: