Childcare Site Coordinator
Job Description
Job Description
Childcare Site Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Site Coordinator plays a key role in the leadership, coordination and management of daily operations at our after school-based elementary site. This includes program coordination, behavior management, EEC compliance, professional development and staff leadership and management.
Pay Range: $20.00 to $23.75 - Commensurate with experience
This position is for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Billerica’s after school elementary program, Fun Club. This position will have 65 kids in an after-school program daily where we are looking for someone to lead this after school program. You will be responsible for leading a staff of 5-8 people along with the children.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the site giving direction to group leaders and assistant group leaders (5 to 10 people)
Update and maintain member lists (allergy, medical, custody, swim, photo, etc.), review and post monthly.
Develop and distribute thorough and professional progress reports for members. Ensure parents receive a copy and are given the opportunity to discuss further.
Grow & maintain a positive relationship with all parents, guardians and those who pick up the children
Build an environment of cohesion among Childcare team, be willing and able to provide performance feedback to staff regularly Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a positive role model to your team.
Ensure shared spaces are always kept in an orderly and professional manner as well as equipped with adequate supplies.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with school department personnel.
Create a welcoming and inviting environment for children and families that reflects Boys & Girls Club values, i.e. Maintain colorful and informative bulletin boards with positive messaging.
Maintain BGCA’s Myclubhub, and member records are on the EEC checklist.
Create monthly snack calendar and ensure appropriate servings.
Draft and post weekly social media documentation of activities and achievements, bimonthly reflective newsletters highlighting site specific activities
Input and ensure children’s attendance records are maintained properly.
Responsible for maintaining a positive behavior management system
Oversee the on-boarding and orientation of new staff.
Conduct and debrief bi-monthly observations of staff.
Organize, facilitate, and document monthly staff meetings to ensure program success.
• Manage, train, support and evaluate assigned staff.
• Attend weekly staff meetings to share ideas and stay up to date on policies and procedures.
• Maintain personal professional development requirements to demonstrate professional growth.
• Contribute to a positive and cohesive work environment
• Other duties as assigned by School Age Childcare Director
General BGCGB Expectations:
Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCGB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
Inclusive Environment – BGCGB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCGB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCGB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCGB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.
Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Demands):
• Direct experience developing and delivering developmentally appropriate programs and activities for children ages 6-12; experience in school-age programs and/or out-of-school-time settings preferred.
• Minimum one-year supervisory experience.
• Must be or become CPR / First Aid certified or be willing to take class and get certified ASAP
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• MS Office competency preferred.
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change. (Summer Camp, school vacation weeks, etc.)
This position is onsite at a Billerica Elementary School daily. Monday-Friday 2pm to 6pm (20 Hours). It is a full time with benefits 32.5-hour position with some flexibility with hours. The other 12.5 hours are spent at the Main club in Billerica. You start this position at the Main Club located at 19 Campbell Rd. Billerica then go to your assigned elementary school to finish out the day.
Company DescriptionOur Mission at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Billerica is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
By reaching children at an early age and providing activities and encouragement, our Club provides a compelling alternative to youth crime, gang membership, drugs, and other negative influences that effect our youth today. Our Club programs promote the development of young people by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, influence and belonging. When this strategy is fully implemented, self-esteem is enhanced and an environment is created which helps our members achieve their full potential.
Additionally, our members learn to:
Enjoy their interests
Nurture their talents
Dissolve their prejudices
Express their personality
Develop friendships
Build Self-Esteem
Contribute to society
Achieve personal success
Company Description
Our Mission at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Billerica is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.\n\nBy reaching children at an early age and providing activities and encouragement, our Club provides a compelling alternative to youth crime, gang membership, drugs, and other negative influences that effect our youth today. Our Club programs promote the development of young people by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, influence and belonging. When this strategy is fully implemented, self-esteem is enhanced and an environment is created which helps our members achieve their full potential.\nAdditionally, our members learn to:\n Enjoy their interests\n Nurture their talents\n Dissolve their prejudices\n Express their personality\n Develop friendships\n Build Self-Esteem\n Contribute to society\n Achieve personal success