Childcare Coordinator

African American Planning Commission, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York seeks a Coordinator of Child Care & Recreation to manage a comprehensive program for early childhood development. The role involves oversight of services, staff management, and ensuring quality care standards. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and experience in a teaching and supervisory role. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, fostering a supportive environment for staff and families.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)

Student debt forgiveness program

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a Master’s degree or two years’ experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six.
• Requires excellent grant writing and communication skills.
• Minimum one year experience as a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer a comprehensive program of early childhood development and recreational services.
• Provide oversight and supervision to staff.
• Ensure compliance with service and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Interpersonal relations

Grant writing

Education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Development

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Renee Steedley Family Residence - Bronx, NY

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Position: COORDINATOR OF CHILD CARE & RECREATION

Reports to: Assistant Program Director

Functions:

The Child Care and Recreational Coordinator manages and administers a comprehensive program of early childhood development and recreational services, including assessment, linkage to health, educational programs and other services in order to assist the families with their children. He/she is responsible for expanding the project for the benefit of the families (i.e., responding to RFPs, grants, etc.)

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Control the quality of services provided through regular formal supervision, case consultation and monthly staff meetings to ensure a high standard of care.

2. Provide oversight and weekly supervision to the Child Care and Recreation staff.

3. Manage the timely collection and analysis of program data to generate reports, evaluate program performance and determine unmet needs.

4. Establish an on-going program of training and staff development to ensure professional, informed service and to up-grade staff skills.

5. Fill in whenever necessary as a teacher.

6. Share responsibility for ensuring that all equipment and materials are accessible and in good condition in order to encourage maximum constructive use by the children.

7. Assist in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children’s program.

8. Ensuring that intake assessments are conducted on all children enrolled in the program.

9. Ensuring that progress notes are maintained and up-to-date on all children enrolled in the program.

10. Overseeing the food program and kitchen.

11. Perform other related duties as may be requested by agency heads.

Effects on End Results:

1. Services are delivered to the children so that their parents can pursue important activities (i.e. educational/training programs, search for permanent housing, search for employment, attend day programs, etc).

2. Services are delivered to children in an effective and humane manner.

3. The shelter is recognized by advocacy groups, other social service agencies and by the residents as a provider of quality services, thereby maintaining a positive image.

4. Compliance with contractual obligations and government regulations is maintained and expanded.

5. To ensure that all residents are treated in a humane and courteous manner.

Nature and Scope:

The Child Care and Recreational Coordinator hold a position and supervise staff in positions not generally associated with social services. It is therefore particularly important that the incumbent understand and convey to subordinates that they are part of an interdisciplinary team and share a goal, the provision of services to victims of domestic violence, maintaining a safe and secure shelter, and the provision of services that will facilitate the successful relocation to permanent housing. All Staff are expected to interact with clients in a supportive and positive way, maintaining as high a standard of professionalism as any other staff.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Qualified teacher with a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Development, minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or two (2) years’ experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six years of age with no less than one (1) year experience as a supervisor.

Because of the high degree of responsibility required to oversee the service and its residents, the position requires a high skill level in written and verbal communication, independent judgment and the ability to develop positive personal relations. The position requires excellent grant writing and communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals’ competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role.

Compensation:

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $73,812.

Benefits:

AAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental and Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.