Before and After School Enrichment Coordinator - Harford County

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!


POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Regional Manager, the Before and After School Enrichment Coordinator is primarily responsible for the development, direction, operation and supervision of multiple Before and After School Enrichment programs within a region. This includes staffing, programming, budgeting, licensing, quality, developing and maintaining school staff relationships. This position involves program/site development and the execution of association initiatives relating to Before and After School Enrichment. This role is heavily weighted on the human relations side, and requires skills to implement quality programs, set standards, supervise staff and maintain solid school and community partnerships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ability to manage multiple sites
• Excellent technical skills and superior attention to detail, accuracy, completeness.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Personable and able to relate to various stakeholders (students, parents , staff, school administration, community partners)
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and local child care contacts.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing effectively and professionally.
• Responsible for the oversight of all BASE site locations within a given the service area.
• Administers budgets within area of assigned responsibility and makes necessary adjustments in a timely fashion.
• Maintains an ongoing line of communication with all stakeholders (Principals, Board of Education, Parents, community agencies) to enhance the sites programming scope and resource base
• Hires, trains, and supervises an effective staff team that meets licensing, Y quality, and Association standards
• Maintains MSDE Office of Child Care licensing standards and maintains records, updates when necessary, and ensures training requirements are met.
• Establishes a network of resources such as community agencies, organizations and service groups to enhance the sites program
• Demonstrates Y core values in all aspects of job performance, and is courteous and professional when dealing with all constituents

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent direct experience in Education or Child Care.

Experience
• Minimum two years experience in site development and management, staff supervision and programming.


The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.


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