Child Care - Child Care Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Child Care Program Director, the Child Care Program Coordinator will provide direct service at a primary Child Care site and assist in the operation of multiple Child Care sites, oversight of on-site staff, administrative duties as assigned and ensuring purposeful programming is meeting program standards.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Provide direct service for assigned child care program site and assist with oversight of supervision of children and staff for up to five program sites on a year-round basis in both Before & After School programs and Summer Day Camp programs.
• Responsible for assuring high standards of program quality and safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and risk management policies.
• Oversee Child Care programs for snow days and other school holidays/vacation days/days off as needed by the YMCA.
• Must arrive for shifts on time and be prepared to stay for the entire shift in order to provide stability for program continuity.
• Plan and implement quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including Character Development, Arts and Crafts, STEM, active games, and snack.
• Maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for the children. Children must always be in the presence of staff.
• Oversee and assist in maintaining a clean and organized school age site.
• Oversee positive reinforcement and disciplinary needs of children. Under no circumstances should corporal punishment be used (i.e. hitting, slapping, spanking, grabbing, etc.).
• Assist with licensing requirements and ensure program quality and staff, participant and family satisfaction.
• Assist with the supervision of Child Care Team Leads.
• Provide direction and motivation to all site staff. Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents, children and other staff members.
• Maintain positive relationships with principals and personnel of the schools on behalf of the YMCA Before & After School program.
• Assists with onboarding and training of on-site staff.
• Assists with staff reviews and site evaluations.
• Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues.
• Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position. Maintain current certifications/trainings required by the position.
• Oversee record-keeping including daily attendance, supply requests, paperwork, and other administrative duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Promote YMCA Child Care programs and other related programs.
• Be and set the example of excellency to other staff, maintaining an attitude of professionalism and loyalty.
• This job description is subject to change depending on program needs by the Child Care Program Directors and Child Care Executive Branch Director.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be an active program leader and participate in physical activities included in our program components.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.
• 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.