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.
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*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
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* In-person
Education:
* Associate (Required)
Experience:
* direct supervision: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person