Site Coordinator (Y Scholars Program) (Oakland)

Site Coordinator (Y Scholars Program)

We are seeking leaders for our Expanded Learning Program. The hours immediately after school can be hugely impactful for kids, and our ELP staff provide meaningful enrichment programs to strengthen their academic, physical, and social-emotional growth. Successful team leaders are able to increase family engagement to support student learning, and bridge the communication between the school day and afterschool for families.

POSITION SUMMARY :

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. The Site Coordinator will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and, complete reports for the Expanded Learning Program. They are to ensure physical and emotional safety for all participants. They will oversee and be responsible for creating a high-quality program based on proven methods, district goals and YMCA core values : honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Supervise and engage Group Leaders, ensuring they are planning and implementing program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, aligned with students needs and interests, and consistent with YMCA values, with a focus on academic achievement and healthy living.
• Create daily program schedule and yearly calendar with community events and culminating activities.
• Maintain accurate participation and meal records. Maintain all program records for Categorical Program Monitoring (CPM) audits by the state of California's Department of Education (CDE) and the Oakland Unified school district.
• Ensure program meets grant requirements and follows all district guidelines. Create daily program schedule and yearly calendar with community events and culminating activities.
• Is a leader on campus, creating a seamless program and becoming an integral part of the campus operations.
• Ensure program is fully staffed and maintain a 20 : 1 ratio at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in staff development meetings and actively participate in and complete all program improvement processes.
• Work with school site teachers and principals to link Expanded Learning Program activities to school day curriculum in order to support district academic goals for all students.
• When necessary, tutor and instruct students in the areas of language arts, mathematics and reading.
• Maintain written lesson plans of activities each week that align with school day learning models along with daily activity logs.
• Attend and hold weekly staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Use appropriate and consistent discipline methods that reinforce positive behaviors in an age appropriate manner.
• Ensure YMCA policies and procedures are followed, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, dress code, cell phone use, and emergencies.
• Build and maintain positive relations with all stakeholders (students, parents, school day staff and administration as well as district personnel) and other YMCA staff and maintain confidentiality.
• Model relationship building skills in all interactions including conflict resolution.
• Proactively communicate with supervisor on all program operations and issues as required.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and professionalism in all interactions and meet all deadlines.
• Fulfill other job duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

QUALIFICATIONS :

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