This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The School Age Child Care Coordinator (SACC) at the Greater Waterbury YMCA ensures the organization, development, and quality of the on-site school age program and Camp Oakasha.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Assume responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of all children
- Handle all staff discipline issues. Keep proper written documentation. Monitor progress and corrective action and inform child care director or YMCA administration any significant issues related to staff, children, families and the center
- Advocate for children and their families
- Assist with hiring and supervising staff.
- Evaluate staff at least once per year.
- Organize and coordinate registration for all programs.
- Ensure that on-site program meets and follow State of Connecticut license regulations. Publish individual monthly newsletters, organize family events and after school field trips.
- Monitor children's files to be sure they are complete and accurate.
- Coordinate all supply orders based on a budget plan. Submit necessary paperwork for purchases, Coordinate and run all Snow Days and Fun Days.
- Creating monthly newsletters for the School Age Programs.
- Staff scheduling and supervision in the absence of the School-Aged Child Care Director's absence.
- Work with Child Development Director and School Aged Child Care Director to develop program budgets for all school-age sites.
- Develop and implement annual staff training plan for all SACC staff.
- Operate all programs with the safety of the participants in mind and abide by all applicable risk management policies.
- Follow all Greater Waterbury YMCA policies and procedures and follow all State of Connecticut licensing regulations.
- Develop, coordinate and lead Camp Summer Sunshine with consideration to enhancing current program, staff and activities.
- Director on Duty as scheduled throughout the year.
- Attend regular meetings with childcare department staff and Parent Advisory Council/Monthly parent meetings.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor
Educational Background:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field of study and able to be certified as a Head Teacher by the State of Connecticut.
Skills/Experience:
- Be at least 21 years old.•Knowledge of child growth and development.
- Possess good communication and public speaking skills.
- Have prior management/staff supervision experience.
- YMCA experience preferred.
- Within 90 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, medication administration, EPI pen and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
- Must have a recent TB test and physical not more than 2 years old
- Fingerprinting done by your local police department
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Compensation/Benefits:
- YMCA Retirement Fund Contribution (10%)
- YMCA Membership and staff program/childcare discounts
- Health Insurance
Hourly: $17.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 20 2019
Active Until:
Jun 20 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit