Coordinator I- Preschool

Basic Assignment

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director I, the Preschool Coordinator is responsible for the management, supervision and implementation of preschool programs. This position is also responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the program operations comply with the guidelines provided by The Department of Social Services. Individual must be highly dependable and be willing to fulfill the job responsibilities in accordance with the program goals and mandated timelines.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Four years experience working with school age children.
• Bachelors degree and supervision experience are preferred.
• Physical ability to lead and interact in active sports and games with children, monitor behavior requiring separation and interact in curriculum activities and housekeeping responsibilities.
• Ability to relate well to both children and adults. Ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.
• Verbal, visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation; to effectively supervise participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures, lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse community.
• Finger print clearance and TB test.
• Criminal record clearance by being fingerprinted prior to reporting for work by community care licensing and signing a statement regarding criminal convictions.
• Ability to assist all customers with good customer service.
• Ability to communicate well with others in person, over the phone and by letter.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have excellent time management skills and meet all required state and YMCA deadlines.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification required and must be from one of the following certifying organization: American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Major Functions

• Responsible for the development, implementation and day-to-day operation of all sites. Ensure that all on-site paperwork and documentation, including daily sign-in/out, student records are accurately reported.
• Ensure the supervision of all students in program at all times by making sure each site is within ratio and that all staff have received adequate training on supervision issues.
• Maintain up-to-date records on all children enrolled and ensure records at assigned sites are also up to date.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of sign in/out sheets for all sites.
• Provide leadership and guidance for the staff teams.
• Monitor payroll and staff hours.
• Assist in recruitment, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of a culturally diverse workforce for the program.
• Develop a positive relationship with the community and outside organizations, representing the YMCA in a positive manner in accordance with the mission.
• Actively participates in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Actively participates in a positive manner with the Copley Family YMCA management staff team to ensure program excellence in all areas of programming and administration.
• Assist with the development program objectives.
• Assist with monitoring and implementation of program objectives.