YMCA of the USA · 4 hours ago
Licensed Program Coordinator
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expYMCA of the USA is seeking a Licensed Program Coordinator for their School Age Education department. The role involves supporting daily operations, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and engaging families in their children's development.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrate a positive and caring attitude while building relationships with children, staff, parents, and school community members
Ensure that the care of the participants is a key priority through direct supervision of the programs and support of staff in the absence of the Director
Assist the director in the overall development of the School Age Education and Day Camp Programs
Create, distribute, and maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with state licensing and program requirements, such as sign-in check-out sheets, lesson plans, child enrollment and progress reports, attendance sheets, newsletters, etc
Lead and participate in program at least 20 plus hours dependent on region needs and evaluate lesson planning and delivery of age appropriate activities that engage children and demonstrate the YMCA core values and healthy living practices
Maintain communication with staff as it relates to program needs: ordering and transportation of snack, supplies and equipment
Understand and follow all YoungStar, DCF standards, and YMCA policies/manuals, etc
Send and assist in planning and leading staff meetings, training sessions, other required meetings and evaluation of staff members
Possess working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; clearly and effectively communicate to parents, principals and program participants; promote other YMCA programs
Perform other duties assigned by supervisory staff
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Outdoor Education, Recreation, Social Work, Child Development, Youth Ministry or related field is preferred
Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Required Trainings: Provided by the YMCA CPR-Pro, AED, and First Aid Certification is required (if not present, must be obtained within 6 months)
Shaken Baby Syndrome and SIDS is required (must be obtained prior to working in the classroom)
At least 80 hours of Early Childhood classes with documentation OR completed at least 6 credits in elementary education, child guidance, child development or other approved courses OR have a bachelor's degree in education, social work, child development, child psychology or other related field. (Introduction to the Child Care Profession-formerly EC1 and Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Profession-formerly EC2 can fulfill these training hours)
Must complete fingerprinting requirement prior to working first shift
Must have 2 years previous experience working with children in a formal setting
Preferred
Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience or administration preferred
Company
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
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