Child Care Coordinator _ 5227

BronxWorks•Bronx, NY

20d

About The Position

BronxWorks is hiring a Child Care Coordinator to oversee childcare and support recreation/after-school programming. The coordinator supervises and supports teachers, aides, interns, and volunteers; helps maintain a safe and welcoming learning environment; develops childcare curriculum and staff development; supports parent engagement; and manages program resources, documentation, and reporting. The role also includes reviewing case-management materials and recreation curriculum, and performing other duties as directed by the Residence Director or manager. BronxWorks serves individuals and families across more than 60 locations and is guided by ethical and performance standards and a commitment to treating people with dignity and respect. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace and provides reasonable accommodations during the application process. A TB test is required within the first 120 days of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
At least two years of experience working in an ECE program, childcare, preschool, or special education setting.
Proficiency with modern business communications and equipment, including personal computers, email, voicemail, fax machines, and copiers.
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods.
Ability to climb five flights of stairs if required for home visits or fieldwork.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects or documents.
Ability to travel in New York City boroughs and adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel at least one mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required for home visits or fieldwork.
TB test required within the first 120 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, and instruct teachers, teacher’s aides, interns, and volunteers.
Provide direct support, supervision, and assistance to the recreation/after-school coordinator and recreation program.
Ensure children have a safe, clean, and pleasant learning environment.
Complete staff time sheets, progress reports, peer training evaluations, and annual performance reviews.
Plan and develop an ongoing childcare curriculum, incorporating staff input.
Review lesson plan books to ensure activities are developmentally appropriate, reflect the monthly theme, and use early childhood terminology.
Determine, plan, and organize ongoing staff development activities based on staff needs.
Facilitate a monthly parent meeting or support group as part of childcare’s community-building effort.
Maintain an accurate inventory of program supplies and order supplies in a timely manner.
Keep magazine and resource-material subscriptions up to date and maintain reference materials for staff.
Review monthly case-management case reviews.
Submit a written monthly report to the Residence Director regarding program progress, events, trips, problems, and unusual occurrences.
Review and provide feedback on Recreation’s monthly curriculum thematic calendar.
Perform other duties deemed necessary by the Residence Director and additional duties assigned by the manager.