About the Role
The School Age Child Care Site Coordinator plans and implements program curriculum, directs program staff, handles administrative tasks, adheres to OCFS licensing regulations, and ensures a quality experience for children and parents.
Responsibilities
- Plans and implements weekly lesson plans.
- Follows all YMCA program standards.
- Provides direction, coaching, and supervision to staff.
- Enforces policies and procedures.
- Supervises the children, the program area, and all activities.
- Implements and maintains policies, rules, regulations, and standards as required by the NYS Office of Child and Family Services, school administration, and YMCA Buffalo Niagara.
- Follows and enforces department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces.
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program/work areas.
- Ensures PPE compliance.
- Provides a safe environment for all activities.
- Enforces safety rules and reports/treats any injuries.
- Performs various administrative tasks in compliance with YMCA procedures and regulatory agencies.
- Maintains all program supplies and equipment.
- Reacts to customer feedback and implements plans to improve program quality.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with children, parents, staff, and school administration.
- Responsible for communication to parents, school administration, YMCA, and OCFS.
- Maintains all required certifications.
- Attends and participates in all staff meetings and training sessions.
- Carries out other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Meets qualifications in compliance with licensing requirements of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
- Successfully completes the OCFS comprehensive background clearance requirements before beginning work at the program site.
- Able to lead activities for elementary school age children including group work, values education, and age-appropriate activities.
- An understanding of the YMCA and its mission, values, and programs.
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with children, parents, staff, and school administration.
- Requires American Red Cross, American Health Association, or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) in CPR/AED and First Aid.
- Medication Administration Training (MAT) may be required.
Skills
- Child Care/development
- Supervisory experience
- CPR/AED
- First Aid
Location
- Buffalo Niagara
Work Type
- Part-time
- Flexible scheduling
Experience Level
- 2 years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years
- 1 year in a supervisory capacity
Education Level
- Associate Degree in a Child Care/development related field OR 2 years of college with at least 18 credit hours in a child care/development related field, OR Child Care/SACC Credential
Benefits
- Complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara membership
- Discounted program fees
- Y Retirement Fund’s 403(b) plan
- Generous 12% employer-paid retirement contribution
- Paid sick leave
- Leadership development opportunities
- Ongoing training
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
About the Company
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a mission-driven environment.
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an equal opportunity employer.
