SITE COORDINATOR

Ywca Central Massachusetts Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Central Massachusetts Inc seeks a Site Coordinator for the Roosevelt School after-school program. You will manage daily activities, maintain a safe environment, and coordinate staff in a confidential, developmentally appropriate setting that aligns with DEEC/QRIS standards.

You will also build relationships with school staff and families, ensure accurate record keeping and licenses, and support program enhancements, including grants and SAYO reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age or older.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to cooperate with coworkers.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or related field with 6 months of school-aged child experience, OR a degree in any field with 9 months of school-aged child experience.
• Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform light housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Schedule staff, including substitutes, to meet program needs.
• Supervise staff in a supportive manner to promote positive communication.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for children and ensure health/safety standards.
• Build relationships with school administrators and families.
• Attend center meetings and complete required trainings (First Aid/CPR, 20 hours/year).
• Assist with enrollment, licensing records, and program documentation.
• Support grant implementation and reporting as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain SAYO records and PRO/ PQ Registry as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Cooperation

Education

Bachelors in Child Development

Bachelors in any field + 9 months experience

Job description

Job Title: Site Coordinator Department: School Age ProgramReports to: School Age Program Coordinator Effective Date:Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1:30pm - 5:30pm at Clark St SchoolRemote Position: NoJob Summary:You will manage ongoing programming at the Roosevelt School after school program in a professional and confidential manner and in a way which incorporates the developmental and culturally sensitive philosophy of the program to ensure the highest quality of care for children, and compliance with Department of Early Education/QRIS requirements and health and safety regulations.Supervisory Responsibilities:Schedule staff, including substitute coverage, to meet DEEC, QRIS standards.Supervise staff in a supportive manner using Arnette Interactive Scale; encourage positive and effective communication among staff.Duties/Responsibilities:Maintain a safe and clean environment for children; performing light housekeeping duties as needed.Build and maintain relationships with Public School Site Administrators.Attend scheduled center meetings; maintain First Aid and CPR certification; complete 20 hours of training each year as required by DEEC.Develop good relationships with parents using Strengthening Families Guidelines through open and consistent communication, planned activities and scheduled parent conferences.Work with supervisor in working with families in need of intervention.Notify immediate supervisor and parents of any contagious illness contracted by a child enrolled in the program.Implement and maintain a developmental, age-appropriate, and anti-biased curriculum which incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) in small and large group activities and meets the highest standards for quality programming.Complete bi-annual progress reports using the School Age Youth Observation Tool (SAYO) for each child and maintain records for children, staff, and program per licensing requirement.Assist in enrollment.Assist in maintaining all records required for licensing and in preparing for licensing.Assist the Program Coordinator with grant implementation and documentation.Maintain EEC Professional Qualifications (PQ) RegistryPerform other duties as required.Required Skills/Abilities:20 years of age or olderGood communication and problem solving skillsAbility to cooperate with coworkersEducation and Experience:Must meet one of the following education criteria:Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care AND have 6 months of experience working with school-aged children, OR;Bachelor’s Degree in any field or an associate degree in any of the fields listed above WITH 9 months of experience working with school-aged childrenExperience working with families and children of diverse backgroundsPhysical Requirements:Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the classroom.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.Must be able to bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.Run or move quickly to respond to emergency situationsRequires good physical stamina and agility