Site Coordinator After School Program

EdAdvance•Torrington, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EdAdvance, one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs), is seeking a qualified applicant for the Site Coordinator position in the BASES (Before and After School Extended Services) After School Program at Vogel Wetmore School in Torrington, CT. EdAdvance's mission is to promote the success of school districts and their communities through a systemic approach grounded in Connection, Culture, and Customization. The Site Coordinator will be a professional individual, working toward or already possessing a minimum of 3 college credits in elementary education or Early Childhood Education, or having the ability to complete the Office of Early Childhood Head Teacher Certification Course (approximately 45 hours online). The role requires experience working with elementary school-aged children (240 working hours), strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to supervise staff. The position operates during after-school hours (3:15 pm-6:00 pm) with an additional hour of off-site planning daily, and works under the supervision of the BASES Administrative Team.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 college credits in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education and 240 working hours with children OR complete the OEC Head Teacher Certification course online (approx 45 hrs) and have 240 working hours experience with children
Must be present 5 days a week and/or 80% of the hours the site is in operation
Working towards or possess a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or a related field (i.e. social work, education, psychology)
At least 240 hours experience working with Elementary School Aged Children
Knowledge of Child Development
Awareness of Age-Appropriate curriculum activities
Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Professional demeanor
Ability to supervise staff
Available during after-school hours (3:15 pm-6:00 pm)

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily operation of the after-school program
Supervise children and provide a safe, welcoming environment
Understand, follow and maintain all licensing regulations set by the state of CT Office of Early Childhood
Maintain positive relationships with families, children, and school personnel
Maintain student registration system and paperwork
Daily set up and clean up of program site
Attend mandatory Site Coordinator and Staff meetings as scheduled (usually evenings)
Acquire First Aid/CPR/Meds Admin certification within 3 months of hire
Perform other duties as may be assigned
Maintain regular and consistent attendance