Site Coordinator - WFS (Part-Time)

Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency seeks an individual to assist the Site Manager in managing after-school sites in line with Michigan licensing and federal guidelines.

You will supervise staff, monitor program quality, ensure safety, and foster family engagement across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of child care licensing regulations required.
• Proficiency with internet applications and programs (Google, MS Office).
• Strong interpersonal and professional skills including communication, punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues and all agency staff.
• Ability to work with children and families with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and maintain professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage developmentally appropriate after-school programming at the center level.
• Ensure daily health and safety of children, families, and staff per policies and licensing.
• Assist Site Manager in monitoring, evaluation, and coaching of staff and activities.
• Participate in Federal Review Audits and Self-Assessments.
• Review activities/materials for diversity and positive self-image.
• Engage parents/caregivers and encourage their involvement in education.
• Advocate for low-income clients and engage in community services.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood

Experience in related field

Second language proficiency

Child care licensing regulations

Google/Microsoft tools

Interpersonal skills

Diversity and inclusion

Travel to sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word & Excel

Job description

Scope: Assist Site Manager to manage, maintain, and monitor afterschool program site(s) in accordance with the State of Michigan Licensing Bureau, federal guidelines, program goals, and the agency’s mission while providing supervision support and coaching to staff.

Essential Functions

• Implement and manage developmentally appropriate after-school programming at the center level, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines and program policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, Michigan Child Care Licensing.
• Ensure daily health and safety of children, families, and staff, per agency, federal, state and local policies, including active participation in agency-level Safety Committee training and activities. Ensure no child is left unsupervised at any time.
• Assist Site Manager in conducting ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and coaching of the site, lesson plans, classroom environments, adult-child interactions, and family participation implement program improvements as necessary.
• Participate in Federal Review Audits and Self-Assessments.
• Review classroom activities and materials to ensure diversity and activities fostering positive self-image of children are implemented in the after-school site.
• Ensure that the site is welcoming to parents/caregivers and encourage their engagement in the child’s education as well as site activities.
• Work with and demonstrate a commitment, caring, and respect for children and adults regardless of race, gender, age, disability, and cultural or ethnic background
• Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others.
• Serve as an advocate for low-income people in the community through means that may include but not be limited to membership in an advocacy group, participation in a professional organization, and efforts to affect present community services in a manner that would ensure their greater availability or efficiency. Act as an advocate for agency clients attempting to secure services or assistance from other agencies.
• Attend Monthly meetings with the whole family team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Schools/Professional: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, sit, see, talk and hear, and use hands to manipulate. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to supervise students, requiring the employee to match walking speed that matches the student and may at times require the ability to run to safeguard students. The employee must occasionally lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, and move students. Employees must occasionally move equipment and/or supplies. The job is performed for the most part in a school setting with occasional outside weather conditions. The noise level is that of a typical school setting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus.
• Requires knowledge of child care licensing regulations.
• Proficient knowledge of internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.
• Strong interpersonal and professional skills, including but not limited to communication, professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, and all agency staff. Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
• Ability to work with children and families with disabilities.
• Ability to establish positive and productive working
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).
• With all policies/procedures and state licensing regulations, perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro and Head Start policies and procedures.
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

• Valid identification and reliable transportation.
• Although the COVID-19 vaccination is no longer mandated, it is encouraged. Wayne Metro will always prioritize the safety of our staff and clients.
• Ability to pass the State of Michigan Child Care Background Check

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to various sites.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer