Child Care Site Coordinator - School Age

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Free YMCA membership

Program discounts

Child care discount 25%

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition assistance

Y Retirement Fund 12%

Job summary

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley seeks a Site Coordinator to oversee after-school programs at Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley Elementary Schools. The role ensures a healthy, safe, and engaging environment for children and supervises staff.

You will plan daily activities, coordinate with parents, manage scheduling, incident reporting, and compliance with Iowa childcare regulations. This is a 32-hour split-shift position with competitive benefits and YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to meet Iowa childcare regulations.
• Must obtain CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA).
• Must pass a state mandated background check for child care workers.
• Site Coordinator criteria require a combination of education, experience and training.
• Must meet the 75 point criteria for a Site Coordinator per Iowa regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health, safety and welfare of each enrolled child; supervise all group leaders.
• Plan and organize daily activities that are age-appropriate.
• Provide direction to site staff and handle staff absence calls / subs.
• Communicate with parents during daily drop‑off and pick‑up.
• Collect afternoon snacks and deliver to the assigned site; ensure clean, safe worksite.
• Prepare incident reports promptly according to timelines.

Skills

CPR/AED/FA certification

Job description

Mia, Site Coordinator says, \"I enjoy spending time and connecting with the children and seeing them grow!\"SCHEDULE: 32 hour, split shift work weekSplit Shifts before and after school hours in Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley Elementary Schools.PV Elementary Schools: Split ShiftMornings: 6:30am to 8:05am M-F; Afternoons: 2:45pm to 6:00pm M-F and every other W 1:15pm to 6:00 pmSALARY: $16.00/hourThe Site Coordinator is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each child enrolled in the program and is responsible for supervising all group leaders at their assigned sites. The Child Care Site Coordinator is a leader, who actively participates in activities and is a positive role model to all participants and staff.Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for children in program.Directly responsible for planning and organizing all daily activities; ensure activities are developmentally appropriate for the age of the children.Provide direction and supervision to group leaders assigned to your site as well as program participants at all times. This includes taking calls related to staff absences and assisting in finding subs.Communicate with the parents through daily drop‐off and pick‐up.Must be able to pick up afternoon snacks at the Early Learning Center and deliver it to your assigned site.Ensure the work site is clean and a safe environment. Prepare incident reports accurately, consistently and in accordance with established timelines.BENEFITS: Site Coordinators receive a competitive benefit package that includes:Health insurance: Y pays 65-93% for individual and 57-82% for family;Perks of working at the Y!Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programsChild Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify);Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ProgramTuition AssistanceCompetitive Wages & Flexible ScheduleCareer DevelopmentY Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements; 403b availableWe are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA) and pass a state mandated background check for child care workers. Must be 18 and able to meet the 75 point criteria for a Site Coordinator per the State of Iowa licensed child care regulations. This is a combination of education, experience and training.The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. \"Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America.\" - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted \"Best in the QC\" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.