Child Care - Child Care Coordinator

Young Mens Christian Association Of Southwestern Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Young Mens Christian Association Of Southwestern Indiana is seeking a Child Care Program Coordinator in Evansville, IN. The role focuses on providing direct service at a primary site while assisting in the operation of multiple sites, overseeing on-site staff, and ensuring programming meets standards.

The position requires leadership in program planning, staff supervision, and maintaining safe, engaging activities for children across before/after school and summer programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Two to three years related supervisory/coordination experience preferred.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen training within 60 days of employment.
• Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen and New Employee Orientation training before first day of working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct service at a primary Child Care site and assist with multiple sites.
• Maintain program quality and safety per YMCA policies.
• Supervise staff and ensure continuity across sites.
• Plan and implement curriculum including Character Development, Arts & Crafts, STEM, activities, and snacks.
• Onboard and train on-site staff; manage attendance and administrative duties.
• Coordinate with school partners and parents to support program objectives.

Skills

CPR/AED First Aid

Youth program supervision

Communication with parents

Leadership

Program planning

Safety and risk management

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Evansville, IN 47708

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Category: Child Care

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Child Care Program Director, the Child Care Program Coordinator will provide direct service at a primary Child Care site and assist in the operation of multiple Child Care sites, oversee on‑site staff, perform administrative duties as assigned, and ensure purposeful programming meets program standards.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high‑risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Provide direct service for assigned child care program site and assist with oversight of supervision of children and staff for up to five program sites on a year‑round basis in both Before & After School programs and Summer Day Camp programs.
• Responsible for assuring high standards of program quality and safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and risk management policies.
• Oversee Child Care programs for snow days and other school holidays/vacation days/days off as needed by the YMCA.
• Must arrive for shifts on time and be prepared to stay for the entire shift in order to provide stability for program continuity.
• Plan and implement quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including Character Development, Arts and Crafts, STEM, active games, and snack.
• Maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for the children. Children must always be in the presence of staff.
• Oversee and assist in maintaining a clean and organized school age site.
• Oversee positive reinforcement and disciplinary needs of children. Under no circumstances should corporal punishment be used (i.e. hitting, slapping, spanking, grabbing, etc.).
• Assist with licensing requirements and ensure program quality and staff, participant and family satisfaction.
• Assist with the supervision of Child Care Team Leads.
• Provide direction and motivation to all site staff. Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents, children and other staff members.
• Maintain positive relationships with principals and personnel of the schools on behalf of the YMCA Before & After School program.
• Assist with onboarding and training of on‑site staff.
• Assist with staff reviews and site evaluations.
• Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues.
• Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position. Maintain current certifications/trainings required by the position.
• Oversee record‑keeping including daily attendance, supply requests, paperwork, and other administrative duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Promote YMCA Child Care programs and other related programs.
• Be and set the example of excellency to other staff, maintaining an attitude of professionalism and loyalty.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Must be an active program leader and participate in physical activities included in our program components.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field or its equivalent in work experience is preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Two to three years related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of child care programs) preferred.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen training required within 60 days of employment.
• Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen and New Employee Orientation training required before/on first day of working with youth.
• Possess an outgoing personality, be warm and friendly, and able to relate well to both children and adults.
• Possess leadership and supervision qualities. Will need to be sensitive, mature and fair to all.
• Able to demonstrate creativity with daily planning and activities.
• Be able to work Monday‑Friday, during program times.
• Be available outside of program hours to plan, train, and meet with supervisors.
• Have reliable transportation to travel from one site to another during the program.
• Have general knowledge of the YMCA’s mission and be able to convey it to the community.
• Willing and able to communicate with parents and facility officials in a positive manner.