Site Coordinator

Job Title: YWCA School Age Child Care Site Coordinator

YWCA of Elmira & the Twin Tiers School Age Child Care Program

Shifts: Part Time and Split Shifts available – Before School and After School Programs

Schedule: Monday-Friday – School Year Calendar

Reports to: Kid’s World Director

Start Date: Immediately pending pre-employment federal background check, fingerprinting, physical and TB test.

POSITION SUMMARY:

School Age Child Care Site Coordinator (SACC) supervises children in the before/after school programs at our various school sites located in the Elmira, Elmira Heights, Horseheads & Spencer VanEtten School Districts. Duties include planning and facilitating activities, assisting with homework, preparing healthy snacks, and ensuring that all student needs are being met.

Qualifications:

2 years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field with 2 years direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Actively supervise and engage with children in your care, responding to their needs in a positive and engaging manner.

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Monitor and be actively involved with the children.
• Take the lead in helping children organize activities for the children as individuals and in groups.
• Works closely with the Kids World Director and Assistant Kid’s World Director.
• Ensure the safety and security of children at all times. This includes observing sign-in and out procedures, checking identification, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist students in completing homework assignments.
• Set up and prepare snacks for program participants.
• Develop and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with the School Age Child Care Site (SACC) team at the site and families.
• Handle discipline/behavior issues in accordance with the YWCA behavior management procedures and promptly communicate with parents/guardians regarding their child’s progress and behavior.
• Develop and execute detailed daily lesson plans, activities, and events based on accepted practices that promote quality experiences, fun, and skill-based learning.
• Know and review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YWCA policies, procedures, and completes related reports as required.
• Maintain program records and reports (behavioral reports, incident reports, emergency cards, attendance sheets, fire drills, etc.).
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for all School Age Child Care (SACC) programs. This includes the YWCA’s Child Abuse Prevention protocols.
• Maintain a clean and safe room/area.
• Attending all required meetings, in-service, and training sessions.
• Annual physical examination required.
• Background Check required.
• Follow all childcare regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• direct supervision: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person