EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC. COORDINATOR (CLOSER)

SHIFT:

MONDAY-FRIDAY

12:00PM-5:30pm 

PART TIME EMPLOYEE:

Less than 29 hours/week

Free Membership to the YMCA

Discounted Y Programs

The Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the education and supervision of staff, care of children, curriculum implementation, and family engagement in the YMCA Early Learning Center Program. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience for children and parents that focus on building achievement and belonging in youth and developing relationships among youth and within families. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• State requires all prospective employees to submit the following: 
  1. FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services), 
  2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, 
  3. PA State Police Clearance,
  4. National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate, 
  5. Health Assessment with TB screening, 
  6. Verification of 2,500 hours working with children.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.
• CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED Certification required within 60 days of employment by PQAS certified trainer; required.
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields; required.
• Work experience related to the care and development of children; required.
• Exceptional Communication, Leadership, Empathy, Organizational, Conflict Resolution Skills; required. 
• Ability to plan, organize, implement age/developmentally appropriate program activities; preferred.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supports the Director as needed during the day. 
2. Assist the Director with interviewing for all childcare staff.
3. Responsible for creating the staff schedule and filling in for call-offs/vacations.
4. Mentor new staff and volunteers including new staff orientation process. Act as a role model for the staff at all times by promoting the Core Values.
5. Support the Teachers with all classroom activities.
6. Assisting Teachers in the creation of lesson plans or in solving problems the Teacher is struggling to find a solution for. 
7. Assist the Teachers with tracking the academic performance of students for signs of progress.
8. Uphold the Discipline Policy for students and incident tracking.
9. Implement the curriculum within the established guidelines, provides support to the programs.
10. Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime.
11. Create a fun and safe learning environment.
12. Maintain required program records.
13. Support program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
14. Delivers positive interactions with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills.
15. Attend and assist in center wide activities, staff meetings and trainings.
16. Substitute in classrooms in order to maintain ratios where needed. 
17. Manage Procare daily approvals.
18. Maintain ongoing DHS qualifications required for working in Childcare.
19. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.
    1. Before & After School Coordination 
    2. Play Place Coordination 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting. Work schedule will include daytime hours and ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO THE DATE OF HIRE. CLEARANCES ARE ACCEPTED WITHIN 2 YEARS OF THE HIRE DATE. EMPLOYEES WILL BE COMPENSATED UP TO $50.00 FOR CLEARANCES ONCE THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD HAS BEEN PASSED. 

*PA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

*PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CERTIFICATION

*FBI CLEARANCE (DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES)

ADDITIONAL CHILDCARE REQUIREMENTS:

• MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING CERTIFICATE
• NSOR CLEARANCE (National Sex Offender Registry)
• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
• VERIFICATION OF 2,500 HOURS WORKING WITH CHILDREN
• 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
• STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR, INCLUDING TB TESTING (ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT)