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School Age Care Site Coordinator

EmBe Avera Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 8 days ago

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.