Job Description
SUMMARY: The SAC Site Coordinator is responsible for providing management, leadership and direction for EmBe SAC programs at designated site. Primary responsibilities include: overall daily management of individual site, leadership, supervision and development of satellite staff; policy administration, licensing regulation compliance and curriculum management, along with parent communications and admissions. A passion for the mission of the organization is a key for success.
Locations:
- Cleveland Elementary
- Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure EmBe brand, mission, vision, and values are reflected in all interactions.
- Reinforce and lead a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement. Mentor the attitude of honesty and mutual respect. Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and personal responsibility to staff, children and parents.
- Oversee daily classroom activities at their site. Empower staff members to create an effective learning environment with high quality care and customer service.
- Ensure the implementation and management of SAC classroom curriculums. Follow curriculum set by management weekly.
- Manage programs to maintain maximum capacity and attain appropriate classroom ratios.
- Schedule staff; coordinate absences to maintain appropriate classroom ratios.
- Ensure consistent application of all EmBe policies and procedures.
- Implement procedures for fire and weather related emergencies. Conduct regular practice drills as required.
- Report any conditions that create an unsafe situation for staff or children.
- Partners with the other site coordinators to ensure best practices and consistency between locations.
- Create and maintain relationships with principals, teachers, and maintenance staff at offsite facilities within the community.
- Conduct tours of facilities for prospective families. Act as an advocate for services and promote enrollment.
- Guide parents through enrollment process, annual form updates; ensuring all childcare records are accurate and complete.
- Address parental concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Contribute to monthly parent newsletter and prepare parent communications as needed.
- Maintain active involvement in EmBe activities as they relate to the bigger picture organization, i.e. fundraising events, staff development, programming opportunities.
- Regular attendance as scheduled
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree in Elementary Education, Child Development Certificate, or related field preferred
- Previous management/teaching experience in an SAC setting or similar experience with school age children
- Strong organizational skills/ good details to oversee teachers and kids
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be a professional, self-motivated, and self-directed individual
- Computer skills and knowledge in Word, Excel and ProCare, desired
- Broad knowledge of community child care programs desired
- No felony conviction on record within the past five years.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to see, speak, and hear
- Frequent sitting and use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, or reach
- Frequent standing and walking
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
- Occasional need to climb, balance, kneel or crouch
- Vision abilities include distance and close vision
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed indoor and outdoor depending on weather and planned activities.
- Noise level is routinely medium to loud.
To learn more about our current openings and to apply online please visit www.embe.org/careers.