Site Coordinator - West Campus (Boca Raton)

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers•Boca Raton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide leadership to the Afterschool/Summer Camp Department as they support and assist children in an effort to reach their highest potential. This position will lead the department in training, identifying, informing and supporting staff. This position will train staff to be role models to their children in both academic and enrichment activities. Maintain all needed licenses and assume primary responsibility for monitoring of afterschool and summer camp programming. Physical Requirements : Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Education & Experience: Minimum level AA degree, Bachelors’ preferred. CDA requirements, preferably some knowledge of Social Services. Two years’ experience in child care/afterschool care with children ages five to twelve. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 20 hours Child Care Worker Certification Course 10 hours developmentally appropriate practice course 30 hours of annual in service training CPR Certification Staff Credential/Director Credential (Preferred) Bus Drivers license preferred (CDL)

Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt.
Minimum level AA degree, Bachelors’ preferred.
CDA requirements, preferably some knowledge of Social Services.
Two years’ experience in child care/afterschool care with children ages five to twelve.
20 hours Child Care Worker Certification Course
10 hours developmentally appropriate practice course
30 hours of annual in service training
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Staff Credential/Director Credential (Preferred)
Bus Drivers license preferred (CDL)

Responsibilities

Supervisor, train, and support Afterschool and Summer Camp Counselors.
Review and sign incident and accident reports prepared by counselors before submitting them to the Center Director and Family Services Department Reviews according to agency time restrictions Conduct staff supervision at least monthly to provide guidance and support.
Conduct staff evaluations to review job performance, expectations, and set goals for continued professional development.
Work in cooperation with the OST Director to maintain an established standard of compliance with developmentally appropriate practices such as NAEYC, PrimeTime, etc.
Develop curriculum appropriate for School Age Children using a yearly curriculum guide and age appropriate activities with input from school-age children and the counselors.
Plan and post weekly lesson plans for the Afterschool and Summer Camp Program (including indoor and outdoor activities).
Complete and post monthly calendar for Afterschool and Summer Camp program.
Provide love, guidance and understanding to develop a sense of self -worth and respect in each child by using discipline techniques found the Staff Manual
Maintain regular communication with parents in regards to program changes, student behaviors and other pertinent program related information.
Emphasize health, hygiene, and proper nutrition by visually checking each child as they arrive and provide guidance in hand washing and bathroom usage. Proper nutrition is to be encouraged through discussion at each meal and within the curriculum
Maintain an annual supply of school-age materials, supplies and equipment necessary to carry out an effective program
Provide check requests and /or purchase order forms for field trips, arts and crafts supplies, sporting equipment, etc.
Perform monitoring of off campus field trips.
Tracking of all needed data and information will be completed in all agency required data systems.
Approve any overtime hours for the school-age counselors
Perform required computer programs proficiently.
Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals or technical procedures written in English, the ability to type reports and business correspondence in English, and the ability to effectively communicate in English.
Discusses plans and coordinates concerns regarding the child and family with other staff.
Maintains strict confidentiality at all times, including the ability to recognize situations in which extra care with sensitive information is required.
Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor
Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
Performs First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.