Job description

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Child Care Site Coordinator assists in the management and supervision of all aspects of the Child Care programs and facility. This includes staff supervision, curriculum development and implementation, communication with parents, compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, as well as, daily interaction with children. The Child Care Site Coordinator provides direct leadership and assures the well-being for each participant and staff in line with YMCA guidelines and policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
• Develops, maintains, and facilitates positive relationships with and between volunteers, members, program participants, staff, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Assists with all supervision of Child Care staff, including: recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, recognition, discipline, and employee relations.
• Assists with overseeing Child Care programs including: program planning, scheduling, and coverage, file and records management, risk management and accident reporting.
• Ensures the site complies with State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), local health department, and YMCA rules and regulations for operating a child care program.
• Stays up to date and assists with all facility changes including but not limited to events, holidays, schedule changes, and facility closures.
• Follows and enforces all Child Care procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, supervision of children, child care discipline policy, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, supplies, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
• Communicates with staff, participants, and members in a timely and professional manner and answers questions that will support a positive experience with the Y.
• Maintains physical presence at all times while on duty, monitors and administers safety checks, remains aware of surroundings and participants ensuring a pleasant, professional, and safe Child Care environment. Up to 75% of work schedule will be in direct service to the Child Care Program with the ability to fill in for all child care staff when needed.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and those for the prevention of child abuse; and supports other staff to do the same.
• Pursues professional development opportunities that support the work of the YMCA.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.

• Minimum two years’ child care experience, including supervision of staff
• Must be at least 20 years old and meet the requirements for Head Teacher for school age programs as defined by the CT Department of Health (A or B):

A.
1) High school diploma or equivalent
2) At least 1,080 hours of documented supervised experience over a nine-month period, including working with children in a program with these or comparable standards (programs must serve same ages and developmental stages as those served in Y program)
3) Twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development, elementary education, recreation, group social work, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
B.
1) Associates degree in childhood education or child development
2) At least 360 hours of documented supervised experience with unrelated children of the same ages to served and with these or comparable standards, plus at least one (1) semester of student teaching with children of same ages and developmental stages as those served in Y program

• Ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities
• Excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team-oriented, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner
• Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members and staff
• Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful
• Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency
• Documentation of physical examination and TB Tine Test required at hire and to be repeated every two (2) years
• Must complete OEC background check and fingerprinting upon hire and within fifteen (15) days of employment
• CT Child Care CPR/First Aid certification within three (3) months of employment
• Administration of Medications certification preferred
• Continued professional development per OEC licensing requirements (training hours equal to or greater than 20% of hours worked)

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 - $24.60 per hour

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