Site Coordinator - School Age

Description

WALLINGFORD FAMILY YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: School Age/Middle School Head Teacher (Site Coordinator)


Status: Part-Time/Non-Exempt

Department: Childcare Reports SAGE Director

Revision Date: October 25, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. To coordinate, plan, develop, and implement all activities related to a particular school site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan, supervise, implement and direct childcare program at school site.
2. Supervise and direct assistant teachers assigned to school sites. This includes preparation and presentation of semi-annual and annual job performance reviews.
3. Promotes feelings of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation among youth and adults.
4. Create a safe environment that helps all youth feel welcome and respected. Ensure quality care.
5. Employ positive behavior guidance strategies that provide youth with increased self awareness and self-control Interacts with youth in a positive, warm and nurturing manner.
6. Understands and maintains personal boundaries with youth (e.g., physical space, time, etc.).
7. Develops and maintains open, friendly, cooperative, and respectful relationships with families and other partners.
8. Encourages an open exchange of ideas and uses effective listening and verbal skills, including positive body language and tone of voice.
9. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth.
10. Maintain all state licensing and YMCA standards and requirements including accurate attendance records on both staff and children.
11. Prepare nutritious morning and afternoon snacks as directed in monthly snack menus.
12. Submit weekly grocery lists.
13. Submit attendance weekly, Fire drills & first aid inventory monthly.
14. Attend staff development regularly as mandated by the State of Connecticut and YMCA.
15. Attend all staff meetings, trainings and conferences.
16. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 20 years of age.
2. Possess a minimum of 12 credits in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or have obtained a CDA in School Age Childcare.
3. Must have a minimum of two years supervised experience working with this school age children.
4. Must have the ability and desire to work with children.
5. Must meet all State of Connecticut licensing requirements (good health report, First Aid / CPR certification).
6. have the ability and desire to work with children.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

Safety is the responsibility of every employee of the YMCA. Each employee is charged with adhering to the YMCA's Safety and Risk Management Program as directed by the management.