Care coordinator Jobs in Port St Lucie, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

GENERAL FUNCTION : Under the supervision of the Child Care Director, the Child Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting with planning & development and implementation of all school-age activities, summer camp programs, transportation, and teen programming as required by the branch.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Candidate must be 21 or older in order to be covered under the YMCA's auto policy and have their DCF 45-hours certification.

• Assists director with the day to day operation of the child care program.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and excellent customer service skills are strongly desired.
• Ensures the safety and security of children at all times.
• Assists counselors with lesson planning, discipline, and parent interaction.
• Assists with staff recruiting, training, and performance.
• Maintains licensing standards and children records
• Manages annual child care expenses, enrollments & Accounts Receivables.
• Responds to parents, partnering organizations , management and inquiries about our programs in a timely manner.
• Creates Parent Newsletter.
• Coordinates summer camp as needed.
• Provides classroom instruction when needed.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
• Conducts facility tours as needed and provides program information.
• Assists with and coordinates transportation as necessary.
• Assists Child Care Director as needed with fundraisers, special programs, and school events.
• Demonstrates the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and integrates values in lesson planning.
• Other duties as assigned,

Requirements :

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Assists with the supervision of up to 10 or more staff members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EFFECT ON END RESULT : This position has a direct impact on the overall effectiveness with which the YMCA accomplishes its goals and objectives to the community. The effectiveness of the Child Care Coordinator will be evaluated annually. General performance will be evaluated as follows : knowledge of job, achievement of planned results, relations with fellow employees, quality of work, attendance record and attitude. Achievement of the specific objectives outlined above will also be assessed. A positive attitude and a high level of enthusiasm should be exhibited while performing duties.