Children and Families Coordinator

Job Description: Children and Families Coordinator

Location: Bernal Heights (3361 Mission St), San Francisco, CA

Reports To: Site Supervisor

Hours: Full Time, 32-35 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Some weekends and evenings required.

Language Requirement: Bi-lingual English & Spanish (verbal and written)

Compensation: $26/hr, non-exempt

About Mariposa Kids

Mariposa Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and inspiring children’s natural curiosity and independence through free play. Our mission is centered on providing SAFE SPACES, opportunities for FREE PLAY, and fostering a strong SENSE OF COMMUNITY. With over 10 years of experience, Mariposa Kids creates vibrant communities that promote social-emotional growth for children, focusing on children’s experiences and supporting their development outside of school hours.

We operate out of two clubhouses in the Mission and Bernal Height neighborhoods of SF (James Rolph Jr. Park & Playground and 3361 Mission St), offering after-school programs for children in grades TK-5 and summer camps, with an emphasis on maintaining quality adult-to-child ratios, providing outdoor activities, and engaging children in fun, developmentally appropriate programming. We also partner with local public schools to provide lunchtime recess support and open our clubhouses to children ages 1-5 on weekday mornings for family play hours.

Role Overview:

The Children and Families Coordinator will oversee and facilitate programming and activities as part of our Children & Family Program kicking off in fall 2025 at our Bernal Clubhouse (already running out of our Rolph Clubhouse). This role will be tasked with overseeing the morning activities for children ages 1-5 and be a member of the Recreation Leader team in the afternoons serving children aged 5-11. The role requires an individual who is enthusiastic about creating a nurturing environment where both children and parents can thrive. The Coordinator will work closely with the program staff and the community, ensuring that daily activities run smoothly, parents feel supported, and children have access to meaningful play and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Morning Program (1-5 Year Olds):

• Lead, facilitate, and supervise morning programs that engage both parents and children.
• Ensure activities are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and engaging.
• Gather feedback from parents about the activities through informal & formal check-ins. Be skilled at incorporating feedback as necessary.
• Create and oversee other child and parent morning opportunities for families in partnership with the leadership team.

School Aged Programming: Lunchtime Recess, Afternoon & Summer Programs (5-11 Year Olds)

• Partake in the facilitation of the After-School Program and Summer Camps for children aged 5-11
• Facilitate activities that encourage social-emotional development and play.
• Ensure the children’s safety and engagement in free play and structured activities.
• Assist with supervising playground and clubhouses areas to ensure a positive social environment.
• Build relationships with parents/families.
• Participate in lunchtime recess supervision and engaging play at our partner public schools as assigned by Site Supervisor.

Parent Support & Volunteer Coordination:

• Create a welcoming space for parents to connect with each other and their children.
• Encourage parent volunteers to engage in activities like reading circles, helping with classes, and offering input on program design.
• Be a point of contact for parents, addressing any concerns or feedback they may have.
• Offer suggestions and guidance for parents on parenting and child development as needed.

Administrative & Logistical Tasks:

• Assist with preparing for the day’s activities, ensuring all supplies are ready and available.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the program space.
• Track and report on program attendance, parent feedback, and activity outcomes.
• Maintain records for volunteer hours, and any relevant paperwork.
• Oversee family program enrollment in programs, carry out enrollment change requests, and act as lead for all enrollment related questions both internally and externally. This requires skill in using Google Sheets, familiarity with online platforms, and deep organization skills to oversee enrollment logistics.

Site Operations:

• Act as substitute for Site Supervisor during use of PTO or unexpected departures by opening/closing clubhouse, leading/managing Rec Leaders, and acting as parent liaison during Site Supervisor’s absence.
• Provide support to the Site Supervisor for general operations of the clubhouse, including activity set-up and execution support.
• Act as a thought partner to Site Supervisor for solving programming and site issues that arise.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish required) to effectively communicate with a diverse family population in the Mission and Bernal Heights.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience working with children aged 0-5, in a school or community-based setting. Additional experience working with children ages 6-11 is preferred.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, parenting techniques, and behavior management.
• Ability to lead and engage a group of children in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Comfortable working with parents and families to foster positive relationships and engagement.
• 1-2 years experience with community-building, parent involvement, and volunteer coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Compassionate, patient, and approachable demeanor.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work during program hours (Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends).
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• CPR/First-Aid Certification required within one month of employment.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the most recent flu vaccines (or exempt).
• Tuberculosis clearance.

Benefits & Opportunities:

• Leaders of the Future Program: Employees pursuing degrees in education or related fields may receive a $2,500 educational stipend after one year of employment with no disciplinary action.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a community-focused nonprofit.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and community partners.
• $250 monthly health insurance reimbursement
• 10-days of PTO accrued per year
• 10 federal/state holidays off

Physical Ability:

Requirements include strength, mobility, stamina to climb, bend, stretch, stand, kneel, walk, stoop, extend legs, and stamina to lift, carry, push or pull objects, which weigh 40 pounds. Ability to reach horizontally and vertically with arms. Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 30% walking or active, and 50% standing. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Non-Discrimination Policy & Equal Opportunity Employer

Mariposa Kids' programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Mariposa Kids fully and actively supports equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We consider candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, community building, and meaningful connection with a broad range of people and institutions.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Fair Chance Act: Mariposa Kids will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Mariposa Kids is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person