About this role
2026-2027 PROGRAM COORDINATOR - ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the Implementation of In-School Programming
• Work with school personnel to identify children who would benefit from small group support based on STAR Assessment® data
• Oversee the implementation of and/or implement activities in literacy and/or math components facilitated by Save the Children trained tutors
• Support tutors in the planning and implementation of Save the Children programming
• Provide feedback to tutors concerning best practices
• Administer pre- and post-assessments for children participating in Save the Children programming
Oversee the Implementation of Afterschool Programming
• Structure the schedule of activities
• Work with tutors to organize children into groups based on grade levels and proficiency levels
• Support tutors in the planning and implementation of Save the Children programming
• Provide feedback to tutors concerning best practices
• Communicate regularly with Save the Children Lead Associate
• Record program attendance
Engage Families in Programming
• Complete the Family Engagement Checklist to identify site-specific family engagement focus areas for the program year
• Complete an annual Family Engagement Planning Guide to outline specific family engagement practices and activities to be conducted throughout the program year
• Implement site-selected family engagement activities and practices throughout year, as outlined in annual plan; these will vary by site
• Conduct at least two family engagement events during the program year to address key Family Engagement strategies
• Collaborate with school administration and staff to identify areas of alignment between the program and school-wide family engagement practices
• Communicate regularly with Lead Associate regarding family engagement activities
• Conduct the required Family Post-Survey at the end of the program year; send home and actively encourage completion and return of the Family Post-Survey by one parent/caregiver of each family with a child participating in the program
• Submit family engagement data, including Family Post-Survey data and other identified data points, to Save the Children for analysis and review
Oversee the Implementation of Renaissance® Products
• Assist school personnel in the correct use of Renaissance products, as needed
• Address individual children's needs with appropriate staff and devise possible solutions
• Assist school staff in administrating STAR Assessments, if needed
• Administer post-STAR assessments (if their school/program doesn't otherwise do so) for every child in Save the Children in-school and afterschool programs
Ensure Safeguarding Policies are Followed In this role it will be critical to foster an environment that is safe for the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. The duties to ensure this will include:
• Collaborate with Save the Children's Lead Associate to foster an understanding of our safeguarding and data protection policies through ongoing training and technical assistance.
• Work closely with all program staff to ensure consistent reporting of safeguarding risks and incidents; strong methodology in the field for managing risks and following reporting protocols; supplying proper documentation in support of incident reports as needed; and collecting data on safeguarding risks and efforts to mitigate risks in the program environment.
• Make intentional, regular efforts to remain up-to-date on key local and state child welfare policies and reporting protocols.
• Follow all key local and state child welfare policies and reporting
• In association with program training and technical assistance efforts, update/communicate “Keep Children Safe” messaging to volunteers, beneficiaries, and representatives, as needed.
• Ensure data protection by collecting consent, maintaining records for designated time period, storing all data in a secure location, and protecting any shared data through encryption or by sharing to a secure location.
• Complete all required Save the Children Safeguarding
Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children, families, partners, and communities it serves and helping protect those with whom Save the Children is in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children's policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue.