Child Care Site Coordinator

The Child Care Site Coordinator supports the daily operation and administration of YMCA childcare programs, ensuring a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and families. This role assists with staff supervision, program operations, licensing compliance, family communication, and day-to-day site management while providing direct support within the classroom and program environment. The Site Coordinator helps maintain compliance with YMCA policies and Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) requirements and supports a positive culture for children, families, and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interactions with children, families, staff, and community members.
2. Assist with the daily operation of childcare programs, including staffing support, scheduling, enrollment communication, and classroom coverage.
3. Support the supervision, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of childcare staff.
4. Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate program environment.
5. Ensure compliance with all OEC licensing regulations, YMCA policies, child abuse prevention standards, and health and safety procedures, including mandated reporting requirements.
6.    Maintain active supervision of children and provide direct classroom support as needed, including filling in for classroom staff when necessary.
7. Support curriculum implementation and program activities that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
8. Communicate professionally and proactively with families, staff, and program participants to support a positive YMCA experience.
9. Complete and maintain required documentation, including attendance, incident reports, staff records, and program files.
10. Participate in required meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development activities.