Site Coordinator, EEC

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: The Site Coordinator oversees all program aspects of the school-age programs and helps to support the group childcare program (ages 4 weeks to age 5) alongside the other Site Coordinator, Director and Assistant Director. They will ensure the children are engaged in age appropriate, and fun activities, ensure quality through proper supervision of the programs, maintain ratios, assist in curriculum and planning, conduct observations, facilitate staff training and monthly meetings, and will ensure the smooth operation of the program across all disciplines.

Why Work for SMOC?

• Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Proper supervision and safety of the children is the number one priority.
• Ensure staff ratios are met at all times.
• Staff schedules.
• Group Schedules of space/activities.
• Mentor and train staff and ensure our programs are meeting high quality standards.
• Upkeep accurate attendance for groups, bus, daily, weekly, and all other necessary attendances.
• Tour prospective families and answer any questions about the program. Provide all paperwork including but not limited to packets, medical paperwork if applicable, voucher paperwork if applicable, and all other necessary items prior to the starting date.
• Meet with children and parents when applicable regarding behavior, discipline, and safety.
• Follow all EEC and SMOC regulations, policies, and requirements.
• Execute staff observations and reviews within the required time frames. Observations are done monthly and reviews annually.
• Conduct ECERS and SACERS annually.
• Manage day to day safety, repairs, cleanliness inside and out in all areas and report all safety concerns ASAP and when needed, remove children from the area.
• Ensures all staff have received 51 A training and understands they are Mandated Reports.
• Maintain all activity areas for cleanliness and safety prior to and after each shift.
• Food & Milk ordering.
• Support Kitchen staff.
• Attain Serve Safe & Allergen certifications.
• Communicate and collaborate with all other entities and agencies as necessary including but not limited to the public schools, social services, state agencies, and more.
• Cover shifts due to callouts and vacation time off as needed.
• Responsible for running of day-to-day program and troubleshooting all daily occurrences including staffing issues, parent conferences, group work, and buses.
• Be sure all info is accurate in ChildPlus.
• Ordering supplies and educational materials as needed.
• Participate in PD days.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Meet one of the following sets of requirements:
  • A. Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care; and have six months of experience working with school age children; or
  • B. Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any field or an Associate’s Degree in any field of study listed in 606 CMR 7.09(19)(a)3a and have nine months experience working with school age children; or
  • C. Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have one year of experience working with school age children.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and multi-tasking are a must
• Working with patience and respect in a diverse and inclusive center
• Proficient in curriculum and planning all activities in an age-appropriate manner.

Organizational Relationship: Directly reports to Assistant Director and/or Center Director. Direct reports to this position are Assistant Group Leaders and Group leaders.

Physical Requirement: Lifting of children up to 30lbs. Proof of physical exam within the last year determining good health and meeting all EEC requirements. Physically able to perform CPR including; Ability to get on the floor, ability to give an effective breath (making the chest rise), and ability to give effective chest compressions

Working Conditions: As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Site Coordinator, will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through EEC and/or the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required of all employees of SMOC.

Monday through Friday: 9:30AM - 6:00PM during the school year. Rotating Summer hours between 7:00AM - 6:00PM.
40 Hours per week.