School Age Coordinator

Church Childcare Center and Church Childcare Plus•Walkertown, NC

About The Position

The School Age Coordinator at Church Childcare Center in Walkertown, North Carolina, plans and implements engaging activities for school-age children and maintains a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. The role supports children's academic, social, emotional, and physical development through before-school and after-school care, summer camp, and school holiday programming. The coordinator prepares age-appropriate lesson plans and materials, provides homework assistance and opportunities for independent learning, and supports children's individual interests and needs. The role also involves classroom management, active supervision, maintaining records and regulatory compliance, communicating with families and colleagues, participating in training and quality improvement activities, and supporting center-wide initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of child development, age-appropriate activities, and positive behavior management.
Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
Ability to independently plan and implement engaging activities.
Possess or be willing to obtain BSAC training, CPR and First Aid certification, and other required DCDEE training.
Successfully complete required background checks and screenings in accordance with state regulations and Church Childcare child protection policies.
Ability to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
Previous experience working with school-age children in a licensed childcare, after-school, or summer camp setting.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement age-appropriate weekly lesson plans and activities, including educational enrichment, arts and crafts, STEM, outdoor play, and recreation.
Plan and organize programming for after-school care, summer camp, and school holidays.
Provide opportunities for homework assistance, independent learning, and social development; prepare materials in advance to meet children's needs and interests.
Create a safe, inclusive, organized, and welcoming environment that promotes positive interactions and learning.
Maintain structured daily routines, including transitions, activities, meals, and outdoor play.
Use positive behavior management strategies to encourage respect, cooperation, independence, and conflict resolution.
Actively supervise children and ensure compliance with applicable NC DCDEE regulations and staff-to-child ratios.
Maintain attendance records, classroom documentation, and an organized learning environment.
Participate in SACERS-U self-studies and quality improvement activities.
Observe children's strengths, interests, developmental needs, and areas for improvement, and provide individualized guidance and activities supporting their development.
Encourage independence, self-confidence, responsibility, and positive peer relationships.
Communicate regularly and openly with parents and guardians about children's progress, behavior, and daily experiences; address concerns professionally and communicate significant issues to administration.
Maintain positive working relationships and effective communication with colleagues, parents, and administration.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and required training; maintain required certifications and complete applicable DCDEE training, including Basic School Age Care (BSAC).
Follow Church Childcare policies and expectations for professionalism, attendance, and child supervision.
Support center-wide initiatives, special events, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
Perform additional duties assigned by center administration to support the center's operations.