Assistant School Age Child Care Coordinator

New Britain-Berlin YMCA; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

New Britain-Berlin YMCA is seeking an Assistant School Age Child Care Coordinator to oversee development and operations of the School Age Child Care program. In this role, you will ensure program goals are met, supervise activities, and recruit diverse staff.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have experience in child care programs. Commitment to inclusion and strong relationship-building skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• One to two years related experience in child care programs preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Manage school age child care site, including budget and program effectiveness.
• Supervise existing program activities and expand them as needed.
• Recruit and develop diverse staff and volunteers.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Program management

Diversity recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Summary

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 Assistant School Age Child Care Coordinator at the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA oversees the development and operations of the School Age Child Care program and child care sites, ensuring the program meets its intended goals.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Assists with managing the school age child care site/s, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; securing, scheduling, and maintaining the needed facilities; creating and scheduling the activities or events; and maintaining program records or files.
• Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Reviews program plans and records to ensure consistency with evidence-based best practices.
• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. On boards and develops them for success. Maintains staff schedules and evaluates staff performance.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations (e.g., state child care licensing agency, school administration) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Organizes or participates in Y activities, such as committees, special events, and fundraising.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• One to two years related experience (e.g., supervisor of child care programs) preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Within 30 days of hire, completion of DCF Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).