Child Care Coordinator _ 5227

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise, direct, and instruct Teachers, Teacher’s Aides, interns and volunteers. Provide direct support supervision and assistance to the recreation/after-school coordinator and the recreation program. Ensure that children are in a safe, clean, and pleasant learning environment. Complete time sheets, progress reports, peer training evaluation, and annual performance review for staff. Plan and develop an ongoing childcare curriculum integrating staff’s input. Review lesson plan books to ensure that activities are developmentally appropriate, reflect the monthly theme, and are described using early childhood terminology. Determine, plan and organize ongoing staff development activities based on staff needs. Facilitate a monthly parent meeting/support group as part of childcare’s community building effort. Keep an accurate inventory of program supplies. Order supplies in a timely manner. Keep magazine and resource material subscriptions up to date. Maintain reference materials available for staff use. Review monthly case management case reviews. Submit written monthly report to the Residence Director regarding the progress of the program, events, trips, problems and unusual occurrences. Review and give feedback on Recreation’s monthly curriculum thematic based calendar. Perform other duties deemed necessary by Residence Director. Perform additional duties as assigned by manager. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in ECE Minimum of two years working in an ECE program, childcare, preschool, or special education setting. Supervisory experience preferred Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic emails, voicemails, facsimile and copier equipment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time. Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork. Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents. Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation. Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. ‘TB Test required with the first 120 days of employment’ BronxWorks is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities and other legally protected needs. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io