Child Care On Site Supervisor - All Saints Early Learning Center

Xavier Catholic Schools is looking for a Child Care On Site Supervisor for the All Saints Early Learning Center! This position would work Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• A Faith-Filled Environment: Experience a workplace where you can openly share and grow in your faith with both students and colleagues. Be part of a community that supports and inspires one another in both professional and spiritual growth.

• Attractive Salary Package: We offer a competitive salary that rewards your skills and experience.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Stay healthy with our full health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Generous Paid Time Off: We believe in work-life balance, offering ample paid time off to recharge and take care of what matters most to you.

• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance: Your well-being is our priority—receive peace of mind with our life and LTD insurance options.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company matching to help you save for tomorrow.

Position Summary: The Child Care On Site Supervisor oversees the planning, implementation, and supervision of activities and services provided during the before and after school hours. This role is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students, coordinating with staff, parents, and community partners to ensure a positive out-of-school experience.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

Program Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive program schedule and activity plan that aligns with the needs and interests of students, incorporating elements of academic support, recreations, enrichment, and social-emotional learning
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and community partners to integrate program activities with school-day curriculum goals and priorities
• Evaluate program effectiveness, gather feedback from stakeholders, and make adjustments as needed to enhance program quality and relevance

Staff Supervision and Team Leadership

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising program staff, including activity leaders, assistants, and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities as needed
• Establish clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities for staff members, and monitor performance to ensure compliance and program policies, procedures, and safety protocols
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture, promoting collaboration, communication, and mutual respect among staff members
• Serves as acting lead for center operations when the Site Director or Assistant Site Director is unavailable
• May be assigned to assist teaching staff in order to maintain required staff-to-child ratios

Student Engagement and Support

• Create a welcoming and supportive environment for students, fostering positive relationships, peer connections, and a sense of belonging within the program
• Facilitate structured activities, games, projects, and group discussions to promote academic enrichment, skill development, and social interaction among participants
• Provide individualized support and guidance to students as needed, addressing academic challenges, behavioral issues, and social-emotional concerns in a caring and responsive manner

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times, implementing and enforcing program rules, safety guidelines, and emergency procedures
• Maintain appropriate student-to-staff ratios and supervise students during program activities, transitions, and free time to prevent accidents, conflicts, and incidents
• Conduct regular safety inspections of program facilities, equipment, and outdoor play areas, addressing any hazards or maintenance needs promptly

Family and Community Engagement

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding program activities, schedules, and student participation, soliciting feedback and input to enhance program quality and responsiveness
• Collaborate with community organizations, local agencies, and volunteers to expand program offerings, resources, and support services available to students and families
• Foster positive relationships with school staff, administrators, and community advocating for the importance of out-of-school time programming and its impacts on student success

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education, recreation, social work, or related field (required)
• Prior experience working with children and youth in a school or community-based setting, with experience in program coordination or supervision preferred
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in handling sensitive information
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities as needed
• Maintain composure under pressure while handling common inquires, complaints, or identifying emergent situations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Practicing Catholic preferred

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, frequent standing, walking, talking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, sitting, and listening. Lifts and moves items up to 50 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of a childcare role. Employees may be exposed to wet or messy conditions during activities such as outdoor play, art projects, toileting, or meal service. Work may also occur outdoors in varying weather conditions and in environments with elevated noise levels due to group activities and interactions with children. Employees may be required to attend occasional evening meetings and be able to complete computer work assigned related to training, documentation, and parent communication.