Childcare Coordinator (Senior Activity Leader)

YMCA of Greater Dayton•Kettering, OH

36d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position works directly with children. The Childcare Coordinator (Senior Activity Leader) for Childcare in Kettering, OH, is responsible for the planning, development, and monitoring of all activities in school age and day camp programs. At the YMCA, we are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. We are a place where you can belong and become, where we value your individuality, believe in your potential, and support your journey to develop your full potential. We are on a relentless quest to make our Kettering Community stronger, beginning with you.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and possess high school diploma or GED.
Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university required.
Must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or equivalent as determined by the YMCA Childcare Branch.
CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen required within first 60 days of employment and kept current.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children demonstrating the ability to motivate and supervise staff.
Must have supervision experience.
Must have previous licensed childcare experience.
1 year minimum of office administration and customer service required.
Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications.
Notifies supervisor and reports suspicions of abuse or neglect to appropriate local public service agencies.

Nice To Haves

Planning and program development skills are helpful.
1 year minimum of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and completion of YMCA Driver Orientation are required only for employees who will perform driving responsibilities as part of their role. Candidates without a valid license may still be hired but will not be eligible to drive YMCA vehicles until requirements are met. Optional based on specific assignments.

Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, designing, evaluation and implementation of all aspects of the child care programs in accordance with YMCA of the USA and YMCA of Greater Dayton guidelines.
Operates program within budget guidelines.
Responsible for all aspects of program development, quality and safety.
Maintains required enrollment numbers.
Administers the program in accordance with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines.
Cooperates with ODJFS staff for required reports and inspections; responds to inspection requests within required timeframes.
Completes annual inspections within required timeframe with fire department, Department of Health, etc. as required.
Remains familiar with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation requirements and develops an ongoing plan and time frame for acquisition and maintenance of NAEYC accreditation.
Remains familiar with National After School Association (NAA) accreditation requirements and develops an ongoing plan and time frame for acquisition and maintenance of NAA accreditation.
Maintains appropriate records for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
Supervises staff to ensure proper completion of CACFP paperwork.
Maintains records and reports for all grant programs.
Maintains a clean and sanitary environment and meets all state and local licensing requirements.
Ensures staff members maintain required trainings.
Maintains accurate records for child care programs, facility, and staff.
Establishes procedures for scheduling and finding substitutes.
Substitutes in a classroom when needed.
Communicates to Child Care/Program Director any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.
Builds relationships with members, program participants and community partners.
Remains visible to participants when on duty.
Actively recruits, trains, and engages groups of volunteers.
Participates on program task teams and child care committees of the Association.
Attends parent events/family programs.
Promotes programs by development and distribution of marketing materials in compliance with Association standards.
Possesses the ability and appropriate safe driving record to drive a vehicle, safely transporting up to 14 children, and to travel between locations for work-related purposes as needed.
Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families and staff members.