SITE COORDINATOR

YWCA Central Massachusetts, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Central Massachusetts, Inc. in Worcester, MA is seeking a Part-Time Site Coordinator for the Roosevelt School after-school program.

The role focuses on managing ongoing programming, ensuring safety and compliance with DEEC/QRIS, and fostering a developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive environment for children. Responsibilities include staff scheduling, maintaining relationships with school administrators and parents, completing required trainings, and maintaining licensing records.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age or older and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience working with school‑aged children and diverse families is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, parents, and school partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean environment and perform light housekeeping as needed.
• Schedule staff and substitutes to meet standards and coordinate with administrators.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, schools and families.
• Ensure compliance with DEEC/QRIS requirements and licensing standards.
• Maintain records for licensing and provide required progress reports.
• Assist with grant implementation and PQ Registry maintenance.

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Cooperate with coworkers

Age 20+

Education

Bachelor’s in Child Development or related field

Associate or Bachelor’s in listed fields

Job description

YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA 01608

Overview

Salary Range

$19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Position Type

Part Time

Job Shift

Day

2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

None

Category

Education

Description

Job Title: Site Coordinator Department: School Age Program

Reports to: School Age Program Coordinator Effective Date:

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1:30pm - 5:30pm at Clark St School

Remote Position: No

Job 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 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) Registry
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 20 years of age or older
• Good communication and problem solving skills
Ability to cooperate with coworkers

Education 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 children
• Experience working with families and children of diverse backgrounds
• 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 situations
• Requires good physical stamina and agility