Child Care Coordinator _ 5227

BronxWorks•New York, NY

About The Position

BronxWorks is hiring a Child Care Coordinator to oversee childcare programming and support a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment. The coordinator supervises and supports teaching staff, interns, volunteers, and the recreation/after-school program; develops curriculum and staff development; facilitates parent engagement; maintains program resources and records; and reports program progress to the Residence Director. The role also includes related duties as assigned by the manager or Residence Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in 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, facsimile, and copier equipment.
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, if required for home visits or fieldwork, to travel at least one mile within a reasonable amount of time in all types of weather, including inclement weather.
TB test required within the first 120 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

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 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 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 on 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.