Valley Kids Site Coordinator

Grain Valley Schools is currently seeking a dependable, dedicated individual to serve as Before/After Site Coordinator.  This position provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for implementing programs for the personal and emotional growth of the enrolled students; providing a quality program of before and after-school care; assisting students in transitioning between school and home; and meeting mandated program requirements.
 
Responsibilities

• Assists the Valley Kids Director with the evaluation process of each of their team members for the purpose of ensuring quality work
• Develops instructional programs and lesson plans to present and/or reinforce learning concepts.
• Establishes positive individual relationships to build student, staff and parent confidence and self-esteem
• Maintains program space to create a comfortable, supportive environment
• Manages assigned projects and activities (e.g. oversees supervision of children in the program, etc.) to meet established timelines and objectives
• Prepares a variety of written documents and/or materials (e.g. correspondence, program descriptions, parent notices, etc.)
• Provides ongoing feedback to inform supervisor, teacher, and parents of students' progress
• Supervise individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, classroom, homework time, restroom, etc.)
• Supervises Valley Kids staff in regards to planning, scheduling, coordinating activities (e.g. prioritizing work and assigning staff, etc.)
• Ensure all assigned tasks and projects are completed in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other related duties as assigned

 
Job Requirements

• Prior experience supervising children in a camp, educational or daycare program
• Leadership experience in programs or organizations is preferred
• Ability to develop appropriate relationships with children, coworkers and parents
• Have a sincere interest in working with children
• Reliable and dependable to work scheduled hours
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate appropriately with students, staff members and parents
• Ability to be flexible in working with others in a variety of different circumstances
• Ability to lift, bend and keep pace with children during their workday
• Demonstrated ability to handle information with utmost confidentiality

Work Environment 

• Program is open from 6:30 am – start of the school and then end of the school day – 6:00 pm during the school year, summer school and summer program
• Full-days will be required to accommodate school schedules and inclement weather days
• Staff may be scheduled up to 40 hours per week during July and August to accommodate a full day summer program
• 12-Month Positon
• Full-time (35-40 hours/week)