Job Overview
The Site Coordinator will direct, organize and manage the daily operations of campus-based before and/or afterschool Extended Learning programs.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Support

• Create and reinforce an inviting and safe educational environment for students including, but not limited to, age-appropriate enrichment, creative arts, and recreation activities
• Work with groups of children with diverse abilities and needs and ensure safety and well-being of students at the assigned campus
• Work collaboratively to coordinate programs and activities for field trips and other full-day events
• Communicate clearly with parents about their children and the program
• Communicate and work collaboratively with the campus administration and staff to identify community and student needs, provide consistency with campus climate and procedures, and ensure the proper use of building materials and equipment
• Actively recruit students throughout the year to maintain minimum enrollment for all programs
• Maintain efficient and accurate student and staff records including financial, attendance, medical, and discipline records with extreme discretion, in a timely manner, and in compliance with all confidentiality requirements
• Maintain a professional and confidential relationship with regard to students, parents, and other department staff
• Serve as a program ambassador to promote the program within the district, school and community
• Use appropriate technology and processes to comply with department policies/procedures, including student management systems, payroll, vendor payments, and site supply orders

Curriculum

• Lead and supervise implementation of site curriculum (i.e., lesson plans), including age-appropriate subjects and character development activities

Training

• Provide strong leadership to multiple staff; provide ongoing targeted coaching and training on prescribed areas
• Coordinate staff meetings and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (i.e., staff development, curriculum development)
• Orient and train assigned staff

Safety

• Review daily attendance and implement steps to verify absences and ensure all children are accounted for on a daily basis
• Maintain a highly functional site at assigned campus in compliance with district, health, nutritional and program standards, policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Orient, train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings to discuss administrative and programmatic issues

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• High School diploma or GED College transcript accepted in lieu of High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or 60 hours from an accredited college or university preferred
• Certification in Child Care preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of childcare experience, required
• Minimum of 1 year of management and supervisory experience, required
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development theories and practices related to the physical, intellectual and social development of pre-school and school age students
• Proficient in general computing skills, including MS Office
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both orally and written
• Ability to handle stressful situations, multi-task and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Work may include noisy and/or disruptive student behavior. Potential exposure to bodily fluids and frequent childhood, pre-teen or teen illnesses may occur. Work is also performed outside and on field trips. Travel is required between district campuses and facilities.