Site Coordinator, EEC

The Site Coordinator oversees all program aspects of the school-age programs alongside the Asst. Director. They will ensure proper supervision of the programs, maintain ratios, assist in curriculum and planning, facilitate staff training and monthly meetings, and will ensure the smooth operation of the program across all disciplines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Proper supervision and safety of the children is the number one priority.
• Ensure staff ratios are met at all times
• Ensure the safety of all the children in their care.
• Upkeep accurate attendance for 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, SMOC, Head Start and Suburban Child regulations, policies, and requirements.
• Execute staff observations and reviews within the required time frames. Observations are done monthly and reviews annually.
• Conduct 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 in their care, 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.
• Requisitions, interviewing and hiring/firing authority
• Ordering supplies and educational materials as needed.
• Participate in PD days.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• The ability to work independently and 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.
• Be at least 20-years-old.
• 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.

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 the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required of all employees of Suburban Child.

Remote Work Option: Remote work is permissible in some positions at SMOC depending on the key functions and responsibilities. The Site Coordinator position is eligible to work from home 0% of the week in scheduling coordination with the department manager.

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