Child Care Site Coordinator

Requirements

• A minimum of 36 college credit hours and experience in the childcare or education field is preferred.May consider experience in lieu of education and must pass Para Praxis through DESE.
• Experience in a supervisory role is preferred.

Purpose Statement

The job of Child Care Site Coordinator is done for the purpose/s of providing support of the instructional program with specific responsibility for planning implementing and supervising a safe and developmentally appropriate curriculum and environment for the child care program at the school site; providing assistance with homework; and planning organizing and supervising the duties of the staff.

This job reports to the Director - Child Care (Fort Discovery)

Essential Functions

• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering tube feeding colostomy bag medication etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Collects parent fees and balances receipts on a daily basis for the purpose of following up with parents when accounts are past due completing transactions and/or securing funds needed to support the program.
• Communicates by oral or written contact with parents of program students and teachers and staff of the host school on a daily basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and cultivating supportive relationships.
• Distributes instructional and/or play materials for the purpose of providing required supplies for planned activities.
• Implements a harmonious atmosphere (e.g. displays leadership through role modeling a positive image classroom and playground safety proper supervision of students at all times monthly practice of disaster and emergency drills peaceful resolution of conflicts etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings and movement to and from designated areas (e.g. snack time group or individual game time playground etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. staff development training programs orientation training to new staff monthly administration meetings etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Plans all indoor/outdoor quiet/active play activities and games for the purpose of enriching student experiences in curriculum and recreation and assuring that all activities are developmentally appropriate.
• Prepares a variety of materials correspondence and reports (e.g. time sheets for staff requisitions for supplies needed monthly parent calendar and newsletter current staff records etc.) for the purpose of conveying information providing written reference and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Supervises evaluates and schedules immediate staff and arranges substitutes when needed for the purpose of monitoring performance achieving program objectives and ensuring the safety of students and the environment.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; controlling and motivating students; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; age appropriate activities; and positive reinforcement techniques.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; often gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: .

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing a department; directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting 30% walking and 30% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Exemption Status

Non Exempt

Required Experience:

IC