Child Care Coordinator - Family Commons (JR 5757)

PATH•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our SHS Team as the Child Care Coordinator at our Family Commons office in Long Beach, California. As part of the SHS Team, the Child Care Coordinator supports the Family Commons after-school program. This position is responsible for developing curriculum, providing homework assistance, enriching class instruction, and providing recreation activity supervision to school aged students in a PATH service.

Requirements

Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
Minimum one year paid or volunteer experience in tutoring/mentoring environment, preferably with elementary school students.
Have employment eligibility verification
Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test
Have reliable transportation
A valid driver’s license
Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in child development and/or teaching credential.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the ICMS team, participate in creating a family-centered goal plan addressing short-and long-term goals to be reviewed and completed every 90 days.
Conduct crisis and risk assessments in consultation with supervisor and/or team.
Facilitate and lead activities with groups of up to twenty students.
Assist students with homework, academic enrichment, recreation, and the arts.
Supervise all participants to ensure a safe learning environment and organized program.
Supervise playground activities without engaging in the play.
Maintain accurate daily attendance records.
Assist with the planning of on-site and off-site events.
Chaperone a monthly weekend field trip.
Prepare educational/enrichment lesson plans according to established deadlines.
Develop and implement enrichment and sports clubs.