Senior Program Coordinator

Passion for youth development, play-based learning, and creating a positive environment for all students

Experience supporting school culture or student engagement efforts is a plus

Our dedicated support staff will assist you throughout the year.

Successful completion of a TB test and CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.

Playworks offers the full package - great benefits, a fun place to work, and an opportunity to grow professionally. We offer:

This is a

seasonal, full-time, non-exempt

position starting in August, with the expectation that you will work through the school year.

Full-time position, 40 hours per week, at $21.63-$24.13

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Do you want to make a meaningful impact on school culture, student belonging, and youth development?

We are actively seeking highly organized, relationship-driven, and dynamic Senior Program Coordinator (also known as Playworks Coaches) to support schools through both direct student programming and whole-school partnership initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone with professional experience supporting elementary-aged youth who is dependable, adaptable, and eager to become a valued and trusted partner within a school community.

Successful Coaches are proactive communicators who can balance the energy of student-facing programming with the organization, consistency, and professionalism required to help move school improvement goals forward.

Playworks Coaches serve as collaborative school partners who help address challenges such as chronic absenteeism, discipline, disruptive learning environments, and student engagement through high-quality, play-based programming.

At Playworks, we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We create a place for every kid on the playground to get active, build valuable skills, connect, and have fun. We partner with schools, districts, and after-school programs to provide a service or mix of services, including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships.

As Playworks approaches 20 years of partnership with Boston Public Schools, we are deepening our investment in school communities through our Whole School Improvement Partnership model. This evolution of our program focuses on developing deep, aligned partnerships with schools by integrating Playworks into each school’s broader improvement goals and student support strategies.