Licensed Childcare Site Coordinator
About The Position
The City of Essex Junction Recreation and Parks Department (EJRP) is seeking a Licensed Childcare Site Coordinator to help lead our licensed childcare programs, including Rec Kids afterschool programming, vacation camps, and summer day camps. This position plays an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children feel supported, respected, and encouraged to grow. The Site Coordinator helps connect the school day with afterschool and camp programming by aligning expectations, building strong relationships with children and families, and supporting consistency across programs.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong organization skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with children, families, and staff in a school, recreation, childcare, or youth services setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, coworkers, school staff, and community partners.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
- Valid Vermont Driver’s License.
- Good driving record.
- Ability to complete training in Responsive Classroom and CPI/TCI/Handle With Care, if not already trained.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Elementary Education, Special Education, or a related field.
- At least two years of experience in youth service program management.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide developmentally appropriate activities for children in licensed childcare programs.
- Support positive behavior management.
- Maintain required childcare records.
- Communicate with families.
- Ensure compliance with State and Federal licensing requirements.
- Supervise childcare staff.
- Support summer camp operations.
- Assist with student support during the school day.
- Work closely with school staff, families, and Recreation and Parks leadership.
- Plan and provide engaging activities for children in licensed childcare programs.
- Support a safe, healthy, inclusive, and respectful program environment.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians.
- Maintain confidential child files, incident reports, licensing paperwork, and related records.
- Supervise and support childcare staff and summer camp counselors.
- Assist with vacation camps and summer day camp operations.
- Collaborate with school staff to support consistency for children and families.
- Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
- Drive City vehicles as needed.
Benefits
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start.
- 14 paid holidays.
- 18 sick days per year.
- Retirement benefits include a pension plan (VMERS C) or deferred compensation plan (VMERS DC).
- Ability to contribute to a 457, Traditional IRA or ROTH.
- Generous health insurance benefit in which the City pays 94% of the premium for medical and the first 80% of the deductible. After that, you are only responsible for the next 20%, which is not more than $600 for single plans and no more than $1200 for all other plans for covered medical expenses.
- 100% employer paid for dental and vision.
- 100% employer paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
