Child Care Coordinator ROME in Rome NY, New York at YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:

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. Under the direction and supervision of the School Age Child Care Regional Director, and in harmony with the Christian nature and purposes, and the established policies, goals and objectives of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, the School Age Coordinator works as a supportive leader among staff to provide effective programs and a warm, safe, loving and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally and intellectually. Oversees programs and staff working within the Rome YMCA YCare area, works with area schools, ensures NYS OCFS regulations are followed. Provides both direct care and administrative support to program full year including vacation days, summer and school year.

Education, Training & Work Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· CPR, First Aid and AED Certification

· Must be over the age of 18 years old

· Must meet all Association-Wide training requirements in addition to those set forth by their Supervisor.

· Must be able to pass a Nationwide Criminal and Sex Offender Registry Background Screening.

· Must ensure that the physical and social environments for program delivery reflect the Y's definition of character and values

· Must meet the qualifications to be a School Age Child Care Multi-Site Director according to New York State Office of Children and Family Services Licensing requirements.

*Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field

AND

Two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.

OR

*New York State Children's Program Administrator credential

AND

Two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.

OR

*School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period.

AND

Two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.

OR

*Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field

AND

Two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.