The Site Coordinator of the Middle School After School Program is an integral member of the Academy Programming Staff. This position will work directly with the Director of After School to provide safe after-school care and homework help for 6th-8th grade students at Shady Side Academy’s Rockwell Middle School, located in the Fox Chapel area of Pittsburgh.
Oversee the planning and implementation of the Middle School After School program [occurs weekdays during school year; 3:00pm-6:00pm]. The job consists of 15 average hours per week.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess:
- a bachelor’s degree in an academic discipline and/or have prior employment experience in a learning-focused environment
- experience and enthusiasm for working with middle school students
- a passion for fostering a creative learning environment with young students
- a flexible and team-oriented approach with proven ability to be a self-motivator
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- exceptional organizational skills
- the capability and comfort level to connect and communicate with many Academy stakeholders, including students’ families, faculty, coaches, and school administrators
- successful completion of state-required clearances
Please note that applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be reviewed in August, with interviews occurring on or around August 5th, 2026.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an academic discipline and/or prior employment experience in a learning-focused environment
- Experience and enthusiasm for working with middle school students (grades 6-8)
- Availability to work weekdays during the school year, 3:00pm-6:00pm (approx. 15 hours/week)
- Passion for fostering a creative learning environment with young students
- Flexible, team-oriented approach and ability to self-motivate
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Capability and comfort communicating with students' families, faculty, coaches, and administrators
- Successful completion of state-required clearances
What We Do
Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected co-educational private school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving students from pre-K through grade 12. As an independent preparatory school, it offers an exceptional education with an optional boarding experience for high school students. Founded in 1883, it is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality education services.
