Out of School Time Coordinator (Full-Time)

YMCA Of Central Massachusetts • Worcester, MA

5h • $19

About The Position

Are you fun, creative, and able to coordinate and plan programming for school aged children? Are you a team player and ready to spread the Y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to program participants, staff and Y community? If so, we would love for you to apply and join our School's Out team at the Central Community Branch YMCA!

Under the supervision of the Director of Child Care Services, the Out of School Time Coordinator plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum geared to the needs of each child in his/her care/classroom/program, including the health & safety of the children and adherence to all YMCA Child Protection policies.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience working with children under the age of 13 in an educational setting including at least 1 year in an administrative supervisory capacity with demonstrated decision making ability
• Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults
• Positive role model with strong leadership, conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
• Must be capable of directing the daily administrative, program related, and supervisory responsibilities of the Afterschool Program

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree related to youth development or education preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. On-boards and develops them for success. Maintains staff schedules and evaluates staff performance.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations (e.g., state child care licensing agency, school administration) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Develops relationships with school and community stakeholders to communicate the goals of the initiative and ongoing concerns about student needs
• Responsible for evaluating children’s progress and completing EEC progress reports bi-annually
• Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor and appropriate staff at all levels of the YMCA.
• Plans and implements appealing and meaningful programs and events for parents and/or families on a regular basis; provides an ongoing network (formal and informal) of support for program parents.
• Responsible for adherence to all state licensing regulations and maintenance of all staff and child records related to EEC re-licensing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• generous PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Vision
• Pet and Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Savings account available with both pre-taxed and post taxed options, and once fully vested with the YMCA, the Y will pay into a 403a Retirement account for you!
• Employee assistance program and access to YMCA facilities for YMCA employees and immediate family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level