Child Care Coordinator

YMCA
Hourly
$22.00
$26.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
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Be a part of one of NEPA's largest, high-quality child care enrichment programs at the Greater Carbondale Y!
Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Child Care Coordinator at the Greater Carbondale YMCA performs various administrative tasks, which aid the development and operations of the child care programs, ensuring the program meets its intended goals.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or equivalent experience in a child care setting.

·         YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.

·         Three years related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of child care programs) preferred.

·         Minimum age of 21.

·         Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.

·         Ability to regularly to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

·         The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. 

·         The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  

Essential Functions

1.    ELRC subsidy management, billing and collection.

2.    Billing and accounts receivable for all child care programs

3.    Helping with compliance with PA DHS licensing requirements

4.    Keystone Stars renewals and designations

5.    Clearances, pre-employment trainings and certifications

6.    Management in the Pelican system

7.    Management of childcare curricula

8.    Management and implementation of HR policies/procedures as required by licensing and the Y

9.    Manage all staff and children's files

10.  Classroom monitoring to ensure the Y is compliant with all licensing requirements and Y policies

11.  Manages United Way/EITC and other childcare department-specific grant funding

12.  Assist with meetings with agencies and parents as needed

13.  Fill in/cover on site for childcare director as needed

14.  Problem solving and strategy sessions as needed

15.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement:

Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives.  Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration:

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness:  

Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth:

Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.  Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Required Certifications

-Completion of Child Abuse Prevention trainings, Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid, Mandated Reporter, and other      certifications and/or trainings required by the Y, licensing or Praesidium.

-Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training.

-Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

-Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).