TITLE:                                    Site Coordinator – Child Care

PERFORMANCE

PROFILE SOURCE:             Youth Development Professional

REPORTS TO:                      Child Care Coordinator

SALARY/HOURS:                  $12.00  to $14 per hour – Depending on Education and Experience

                                                 (25 to 29 hours per week - split shift)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Site Coordinator is responsible for planning and providing programs and activities which stimulate emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth to children in a group setting. This is a professional level position operating independently with a minimum of supervision and requires independent decision making and the use of discretion and good judgment relating to a variety of routine and non-routine child situations and circumstances. This position requires an in depth understanding of the growth, development, and needs of children. Major decisions are subject to review and approval of Child Care Coordinator and Director.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

·         Directs the daily classroom events and program

·         Plans and implements programs for ages 5-12 years in accordance with the policies and philosophy of minimum licensing requirements.

·         Provides a stimulating learning environment/classroom through an exciting and inspiring decoration, curriculum and programs

·         Provides a safe environment at the center and on field trips

·         Assumes equal share of joint housekeeping responsibilities

·         Maintains a safe and orderly playground

·         Establishes a positive relationship with staff and parents

·         Reports all suspected child abuse to Child Care Coordinator and appropriate authorities

·         Maintains accurate classroom records to include daily attendance, inventory and recording of all accidents, injuries and illnesses

·         May be required to transport children in company van

·         Other duties as assigned

   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·         Early Childhood Education Degree, EDA or Degree in related field

·         21 years of age or older

·         Valid Driver’s License and agency required vehicle liability limits

·         May be required to drive agency vans to transport children

·         Have school-age child development knowledge and experience

·         Have the ability to implement the activity program

·         TB test

·         STARS training

·         Must pass National Background check

·         AIDS/HIV training

·         CPR/FIRST AID training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position regularly involves lifting, bending, stretching, standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, grasping, and seeing.  This position works around youth and adults with a moderate exposure to notice.  This position mainly works indoors but may include outdoor activities as well.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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                         INCUMBENT                                                                        DATE

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                        SUPERVISOR                                                                      DATE

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                        DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES                            DATE

Send Cover Letter & Resume to:

Human Resources
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 301
Tacoma, WA 98402

or email to: jobs@bg-clubs.com

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