Child Care Site Coordinator, Grant (2367)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

As the center for community well-being, the Y envisions that every person in Los Angeles has a positive YMCA experience that will change their lives and our community for the better. Through its three areas of impact— healthy living, youth development, and social impact—the YMCA partners with schools across the greater Los Angeles area to deliver high-quality, grant-funded before and after school programs that support the whole child. The Site Coordinator, BTB Grant, serves in a leadership role and creates positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers, staff, the community and school partners. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer- to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Provides direction for the staff to support children in the program and implements program curriculum and club-based experiences, focused on mastering specific skills. Provides a quality experience for children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. This is a grant-funded position, that is school year based (hours and shifts available on school days only); in addition to hours and shifts on all school days, paid training and professional development will be required throughout the year, including on non-school days. During school intersessions/breaks, opportunities for hours may be available in other youth program areas, such as summer day camp.

Requirements

AGE: Twenty-one years or older for high school programs.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to pass a district issued minimum basic education test (test administered to district teacher aides).
RELATED EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working with school age children in a group setting (preferred).
Experience leading adults.
Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong character values, communication skills, emotional maturity
CERTIFICATIONS: Current First Aid, Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (or completed within 60 days of hire).
IMMUNIZATIONS: TB Test clearance (prior to first day working on a school campus).
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
Ability to lift 30-35lbs

Nice To Haves

Completed semester units in child development, human services, or related fields, preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and leads the grant-funded for assigned school location.
Ensures high quality programs through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Programming is progressive and based on mastering specific skills.
Supports supervisor with onboarding and training staff members as needed.
Provides assistance with coordinating schedules and work flow to ensure program operates in a safe and efficient manner.
Nurtures children and youth through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
Ensures that staff are maintaining close visual supervision of a group of assigned children and youth, following ratios based on specific program: 1 staff to 10 children (grades ETK, TK, and K) 1 staff to 20 children (1st grade and up). No child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time. Steps in ratio, as needed.
Help children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
Observes, coaches and provides feedback to staff members at assigned location.
Provides feedback to supervisor regarding performance of staff members.
Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned children, following ratios based on specific program. No child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time.
Help children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
Actively supports the YMCA in its commitment to inclusion and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate.
Support planning and implementing program curriculum and activities that are focused on skill development, which is developmentally appropriate, consistent with the YMCA values, and established guidelines.
Submits program action plans, curriculums and grant required documents on a timely manner using the specified submission portals.
Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance with YMCA expectations.
Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Communicates with supervisor regarding child’s development.
Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
Attends and participates in fundraising activities, family events, program activities, staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved.
Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, and YMCA policies and procedures and grant-funded program standards and requirements at all times.
Maintains positive relationship with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
Attend staff meetings and trainings, as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
Demonstrate the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility when working with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in, and willingness to develop, in the Cause-Driven Leadership areas of Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness and Personal Growth.
All other duties as assigned.