Join us in building safe, enriching spaces where students learn, grow, and thrive beyond the school day!
The School District of Beloit is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Community Learning Center (CLC) Site Coordinator to lead a high-quality after-school program funded through Wisconsin’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative. This position plays a vital role in providing extended learning opportunities that support academic achievement, youth development, and family engagement in a safe and inclusive environment.
The CLC Site Coordinator will manage daily program operations, supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate academic and enrichment activities, maintain compliance with grant requirements, and build strong partnerships with families, school staff, and community organizations.
About The 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC). The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is responsible for administering the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC), Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This program provides students with academic enrichment activities and a broad array of other activities during non school hours or periods when school is not in session.As authorized under Title IV, Part B of ESEA, and targeting schools and communities in need ofservices, the purpose of the 21st CCLC program is threefold:1. Provide opportunities for academic enrichment to assist students in meeting the stateacademic standards.2. Offer students access to a broad array of additional services, such as those that focus onyouth development, social and emotional learning, civic engagement, and nutritional andphysical health.3. Offer adult family members of program participants opportunities for educationaldevelopment and engagement in their children’s education.
Programs operate for a minimum of 10 hours per week for 115 days during the school year. All programming occurs outside of school hours. The Program Coordinator is responsible for one center and must dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per week toward program management and oversight.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee the daily operation of the after-school program at a designated school site.
- Plan and implement engaging academic and enrichment activities clearly aligned with the school’s instruction and with challenging state and local standards.
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise after-school program staff and volunteers.
- Incorporate multiple opportunities for staff training and professional development that align to the needs of the targeted student population and the learning needs of staff.
- Collaborate with administration in the creation and revision of a handbook that provides an overview of the purpose and vision of the 21st CCLC program and clearly outlines expectations for staff behavior, staff roles, and responsibilities.
- Build partnerships with community agencies to enhance programming.
- Coordinate community partnerships with at least one community-based organization and other public or private entities where appropriate. It is recommended that grantees collaborate with a variety of community partners or external organizations.
- Organizations can include other public and non-profit agencies and organizations, businesses, educational entities (e.g., vocational and adult education programs, school-to-work programs, faith-based organizations, community colleges or universities, etc.), recreational, cultural, and other community service entities.
- The goal is to provide multiple community partners the opportunity to support and engage with the program while offering students and families opportunities to connect with their community in broad ways and expose them to new learning
- Collaborate with school-day staff to align programming with academic goals, to include the following:
- Establish formal strategies to support regular communication between program staff and day school administration and staff either through regularly scheduled meetings between the Program Coordinator and the school principal, or the principal being a member of the program’s advisory board.
- Strategize to ensure input from students’ classroom teachers about their learning needs, as well as information about topics being covered during the instructional day, including attending staff meetings or grade-level meetings and gathering written feedback from teachers.
- Utilize information gathered from day school staff to identify students who could benefit from participation in the program and to plan activities that address students’ needs.
- Organize family engagement events and ensure adequate dissemination of information about the program to include the following:
- Collaborate with administration to ensure information about the program is made available to community youth and families and communicated to the broader community (not limited to the students and families served by the school) in an understandable and appropriate manner (i.e., culturally and linguistically relevant to the community being targeted), including providing information in a variety of languages and using multiple modes of communication (e.g., written, oral, etc.), and should reference the 21st CCLC grant as a funding source.
- Advocate for the program’s sustainability and leverage partnerships by disseminating information via published articles in local newspapers, announcements on local radio stations, and fliers placed in local businesses and community meetings, and should reference the 21st CCLC grant as a funding source.
- Monitor student attendance and program participation to ensure compliance with DPI guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records and data required for 21st CCLC grant reporting.
- Ensure a safe, positive, and supportive environment for all participants.
- Ensure grant requirements are met.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, social work, or a related field preferred (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience in program coordination, youth services, or after-school programming.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of best practices in youth development, academic support, and enrichment programming.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
- Ability to work afternoons and early evenings (typically 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM or as scheduled per site).
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
About Our CLC Programs:The School District of Beloit’s Community Learning Centers (CLCs) provide safe, structured, and supportive environments for students beyond the regular school day. Through our DPI-funded 21st Century CCLC grant, we offer academic tutoring, enrichment, recreation, and family engagement activities to promote student success and well-being.
Why Join Us?Be part of a mission-driven initiative focused on closing opportunity gaps and enriching the lives of youth. As a CLC Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in helping students discover their strengths, gain confidence, and build positive relationships in a supportive after-school environment.
We Offer:
- A supportive team and collaborative work environment.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.
Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Three (3) professional references (with at least two from a supervisor)
ABOUT US: The School District of Beloit is committed to preparing students who are college and career ready, empowered with effective communication, critical thinking, and life skills, which enable them to be productive global citizens. We are located on the southern Wisconsin state line in Rock county approximately 50 miles from Madison, 70 miles from Milwaukee, and 90 miles from Chicago.
We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic district serving over 5,000 students with six (6) elementary (4K-5) schools, two (2) middle schools (6 - 8), one (1) traditional high school (9-12) under the Ford NGL academy model, and one (1) alternative high school.
Our schools are staffed by highly qualified, talented employees and receive support from instructional content specialists and student services staff. We have programs for every child: advanced learning, virtual/online classes, early childhood, all-day 4K, dual-language immersion, an advanced technical training center, a state-recognized intervention model and Ignite Beloit 1:1 iPad Learning initiative.
Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Beloit was forged in fire and heavy industrial manufacturing, but we survived the great recession with a renewed spirit. We celebrate a proud legacy of strength, beauty, and diversity. Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois, Beloit’s best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants; the internationally renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival; miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums; and, of course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also the headquarters for several national and international companies including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.
We invite you to be a part of our thriving community!
Our district is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities who request them. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 608-361-4000.
Disclaimer: By submitting your application for this position, you authorize the School District of Beloit to contact your previous employers, educational institutions, and any other individuals or organizations necessary to verify the accuracy of the information provided in your application and resume. You also authorize these entities to release any information related to your previous employment, education, and qualifications, including but not limited to, job performance, dates of employment, and reason(s) for leaving. This information will be used solely for the purpose of determining your suitability for the position.
Apply now to be part of a dynamic team focused on student success!
Our district is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities who request them. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 608-361-4000.
Disclaimer: By submitting your application for this position, you authorize the School District of Beloit to contact your previous employers, educational institutions, and any other individuals or organizations necessary to verify the accuracy of the information provided in your application and resume. You also authorize these entities to release any information related to your previous employment, education, and qualifications, including but not limited to, job performance, dates of employment, and reason(s) for leaving. This information will be used solely for the purpose of determining your suitability for the position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
