Site Coordinator After School Program

EdAdvance is one of Connecticuts six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.

Mission
EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach ï½ grounded in the 3Cs Connection Culture and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities we are reinvesting the expertise energy and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

BASES (Before and After School Extended Services)

Hours: 3:15 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. plus approx. 1 hour off site planning time daily
Located in Vogel Wetmore School Torrington CT

Job Description:

EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to work in the BASES (Before and After School Extended Services) After School Program at Vogel Wetmore SchoolTorrington CT. The qualified candidate will be professional working toward or already possess a minimum of 3 college credits in elementary education or Early Childhood Education have experience working with elementary school-aged children or have the ability to complete the Office of Early Childhood Head Teacher Certification Course (approx. 45 hours online) and have 240 working hours experience with children. Candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills the ability to supervise staff and be available during after-school hours (3:15 pm-6:00 pm).The Site Coordinator works under the supervision of the BASES Administrative Team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the daily operation of the after-school program
• Supervise children and provide a safe welcoming environment
• Understand follow and maintain all licensing regulations set by the state of CT Office of Early Childhood
• Maintain positive relationships with families children and school personnel
• Maintain student registration system and paperwork
• Daily set up and clean up of program site
• Attend mandatory Site Coordinator and Staff meetings as scheduled (usually evenings)
• First Aid/CPR/Meds Admin certification to be acquired within 3 months of hire
• Other duties as may be assigned
• Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position

Qualifications:

• Must have a miniumum of 3 credits in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education and 240 working hours with children OR complete the OEC Head Teacher Certification course online (approx 45 hrs) and have 240 working hours experince with children.
• Must be present 5 days a week and/or 80% of the hours the site is in operation.
• Working towards or possess a bachelors degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or a related field (i.e. social work education psychology)
• At least 240 hours experience working with Elementary School Aged Children
• Knowledge of Child Development
• Awareness of Age-Appropriate curriculum activities
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for the entire shift and move through program space (indoor and outdoor) withstudents.

Application Procedure:
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvances employment page at and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs activities or employment practices on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex religion age sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran marital or familial status pregnancy genetic information or status as a domestic violence victim (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and all other designated youth file a complaint of discrimination write Director Office of Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Washington DC 20250-9410 or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities 450 Columbus Boulevard Hartford CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvances compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures including compliance with Section 504 Title VI or Title IX should contact: