Childcare Coordinator - (Senior Activity Leader)

YMCA of Greater Dayton • Centerville, OH

123d • $16 - $20

About The Position

The Childcare Coordinator - Senior Activity Leader position is responsible for the planning, development, and monitoring of all activities in school age and day camp programs. This role involves working directly with children and ensuring the quality and safety of the programs offered. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with a pay range of $16.00 to $20.68 per hour.

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.
• Planning and program development skills are helpful.
• Must have supervision experience.
• Must have previous licensed childcare experience.
• 1 year minimum of office administration and customer service required.
• 1 year minimum of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, insurable driver’s record according to the YMCA’s insurance carriers, and have reliable transportation to travel for business meetings, training events, YMCA site visits, vendors and suppliers, etc.
• Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on ratio as a teacher/sr activity leader.
• Assist 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.
• Operate program within budget guidelines.
• Be responsible for all aspects of program development, quality, and safety.
• Maintain required enrollment numbers.
• Administer the program in accordance with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines.
• Cooperate with ODJFS staff for required reports and inspections; respond to inspection requests within required timeframes.
• Complete annual inspections within required timeframe with fire department, Department of Health, etc. as required.
• Remain familiar with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation requirements and develop an ongoing plan and time frame for acquisition and maintenance of NAEYC accreditation.
• Remain familiar with National After School Association (NAA) accreditation requirements and develop an ongoing plan and time frame for acquisition and maintenance of NAA accreditation.
• Maintain appropriate records for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
• Supervise staff to ensure proper completion of CACFP paperwork.
• Maintain records and reports for all grant programs.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment and meet all state and local licensing requirements.
• Ensure staff members maintain required trainings.
• Maintain accurate records for child care programs, facility, and staff.
• Establish procedures for scheduling and finding substitutes.
• Communicate to Child Care/Program Director any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Build relationships with members, program participants, and community partners.
• Remain visible to participants when on duty.
• Actively recruit, train, and engage groups of volunteers.
• Participate on program task teams and child care committees of the Association.
• Attend parent events/family programs.
• Promote programs by development and distribution of marketing materials in compliance with Association standards.
• Possess the ability and appropriate safe driving record to drive a vehicle, safely transporting up to 14 children.
• Protect confidential information regarding program participants, families, and staff members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees