School Age Coordinator

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YMCA of the USA
Oak Park, IL, United States
Full-time

Under the supervision and direction of the Youth Development Director, the School Age Program Coordinator provides direction for all school age programs (including but not limited to Y-Kids Before and After School Program, Day Camp, and School’s Out Specials) and supervision of school age program staff. Implements program curriculum in the classroom. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Implements and oversees curriculum in accordance with established guidelines, YMCA Best Practice modules and school age out of school program standards.
  • Works with front line staff to design and implement daily age appropriate lesson/activity plans.
  • Supervises and schedules the school age program staff. Provide staff guidance, training and leadership on ongoing basis.
  • Conducts parent conferences, maintains communication with parents and engages parents as volunteers.
  • Maintains program areas and equipment.
  • Maintains all required YMCA program and DCFS state required records.
  • Upholds all YMCA policies and DCFS mandated regulations regarding program.
  • Works with other Youth Development leaders to ensure growth and impact goals are being tracked and met each year.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Recreation, Childhood Development, or related field preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • Meets age, educational, and experience qualifications established by DCFS licensing for school age lead teacher, and additionally meet DCFS director requirements
  • CRP, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire
  • Previous experience working with children in a developmentally appropriate setting preferred
  • Ability to plan, organize, and implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities
  • Previous experience working with diverse populationsGood oral and written communicate skills
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $14.00 - $15.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=20305&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 3 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit