Extended Learning Assistant Site Coordinator

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Support

• Assist in creating and reinforcing an inviting and safe education environment for students including, but not limited to, age-appropriate enrichment, creative arts, and recreational activities
• Work with groups of children with diverse abilities and needs and ensure safety and well-being of students at the assigned campus
• Work cooperatively to coordinate programs and activities for field trips and other full-day events
• Communicate clearly with parents about their children and the program
• Communicate and work cooperatively with the campus administration and staff to identify community and student needs, provide consistency with campus climate and procedures, and ensure the proper use of building materials and equipment
• Actively recruit students throughout the year to maintain minimum enrollment for all programs
• Assist in maintaining efficient and accurate student and staff records including financial, attendance, medical and discipline records with extreme discretion, in a timely manner, and in compliance with all confidentiality requirements
• Maintain a professional and confidential relationship with regard to students, parents, and other department staff
• Serve as a program ambassador to promote the program with the District, school and community

• Supervise the implementation of site curriculum (i.e., lesson plans), including age-appropriate subjects and character development activities

• Provide strong leadership to multiple Extended Learning Group Leaders; provide ongoing targeted coaching and training on prescribed topics
• Coordinate staff meetings and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (i.e., staff development, curriculum development)
• Orient and train assigned staff

• Review daily attendance and implement steps to verify absences and ensure all children are accounted for on a daily basis
• Maintain a highly functional site at assigned campus in compliance with district, health, nutritional and program standards, policies and procedures

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• High School diploma or GED College transcript accepted in lieu of High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or 60 hours from an accredited college or university preferred
• Certification in Child Care preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of childcare experience, required
• Minimum of 1 year of management and supervisory experience, required
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development theories and practices related to the physical, intellectual and social development of pre-school and school age students
• Proficient in general computing skills, including MS Office
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both orally and written