Site Coordinator, Expanded Learning

Company: CATALYST FAMILY INC
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

Job Details

Job Location
50591 30591 University Park - Irvine, CA

Salary Range
$22.68 - $34.02 Hourly

Job Shift
Full Time

Description

Position Purpose:

Site Coordinators are responsible for the overall management of Instructor staff and programming at a designated after-school site(s), while also being responsible for the overall supervision of students participating in the program. The Site Coordinator plays an integral role in maintaining open lines of communication with their Extended Learning Manager and Director, while also disseminating important information to Instructors. Site Coordinators must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages one to two after-school sites and oversees all staff at their respective sites
• Spends between 40-60% of time on administrative/managerial duties and remainder of time in the classroom with children and mentoring staff
• Attends all scheduled Site Coordinator meetings with Expanded Learning Managers (ELM) and Expanded Learning Director (ELD)
• Meets and reports regularly to the Expanded Learning Manager regarding program, site, and staff performance
• Holds weekly staff meetings with staff members at their designated sites
• Meets with the School Principal, Principal on Special Assignment, or Appointed District representative at least once monthly
• Develops strong relationships with school administration, district personnel, and parents
• Assists Manager of Expanded Learning with key HR functions, in partnership with HR Team, including interviewing, hiring and training new staff in addition to supporting the professional development of existing staff
• Responsible for managing interns and volunteers at site.
• Responsible for staff scheduling, managing, and requesting substitutes
• Works with ELM, ELD, and Education department to prepare and implement program activities.
• Oversees curriculum, including enrichment specialists, vendors to ensure the delivery of engaging, interactive educational experience
• Organizes program materials for lessons and activities, ensures weekly planning forms are completed
• Conducts all purchasing for the center and ensures that staffing levels and other expenses are managed prudently. Controls all costs through prudent purchasing of materials and services
• Ensures compliance to program quality standards and state regulations
• Ensures students always receive constant supervision in a safe and supported environment.
• Collects, maintains, and ensures accuracy of all attendance records.
• Ensures compliance to student to staff ratios
• Undergoes and maintains all assigned health and safety, education, and HR trainings
• Participates in professional development enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning
• Models positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety, well-being and attention of all children while supporting homework completion, leading fun fitness activities, and guiding children at play
  
  Qualifications
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Education: The MINIMUM formal relevant education required by the position.
  
  • High School Diploma
  • Must meet school districts requirements for a Paraprofessional (based on district in which job is offeredrequirements vary district to district).
    Experience: The MINIMUM relevant experience necessary to qualify for the position.
    
    • Min 1-2 years of experience in ECE including at least 1 year of experience mentoring and leading other adults or teaching staff.
      Management Role
      
      • Full managerial authority over a site or unit within a department.
        Decision Making
        
        • General guidelines and references are used with some discretion. Projects are assigned with latitude for decision-making and setting of priorities. Specific problems should be referred to supervisor for clarification of policies and procedures before proceeding. Information is clear but further investigation often is required in order to define problems and proceed.
          Critical Thinking
          
          • Critical thinking involves the analysis of a range of facts related to a variety of situations.
            Financial Impact
            
            • Position provides input, as requested, on an expense and/or revenue generation budget but has no direct responsibility.
              Interaction & Collaboration
              
              • This position works formally with other individuals among several departments. Formal interactions and/or collaborations outside the organization ARE necessary to meet position expectations.
                Physical Effort
                
                • More than 50% of daily assignments involve prolonged physical effort.
                  Working Conditions
                  
                  • Less than 50% of daily assignments involve exposure to unpleasant working conditions.
                    Occupational Risks
                    
                    • Less than 50% of daily assignments involve the potential for accidents and/or occupational risks.
                      Other Qualifications:
                      
                      • Understanding of behavior management and effective resolution techniques.
                      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
                      • Highly organized with exceptional interpersonal and partnering relationship skills.
                      • Ability to keep track of all curriculum and binders at site.
                      • Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
                      • Proven leadership and team-building skills.
                      • Excellent time management skills.
                      • Provides effective customer service
                      • Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel)
                      • Must be flexible, team oriented, child focused, and wanting to make a difference in childrens lives.
                      • If assigned more than one site, available to travel between sites.
                      • Ability to meet state-specific requirements; Fingerprint LIVE SCAN, CPR/FA, Medical Certificate/TB test, Mandated Reporter training
                        We Offer:
                        
                        • Career Development and Training
                        • Discounted Childcare
                        • Paid Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
                        • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
                        • 401K
                        • Life Insurance
                        • Commuter Benefits
                        • Company Discounts
                          We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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