Child Care Program Manager

Company: Right At School
Location: Yorktown
Posted on: January 7, 2022

Job Description:

Enjoy teaching and molding young minds? Quick on your feet in times of crisis?

Interested in providing leadership in your local community?

Being a Program Coordinator with Right At School may be the job for you!

Growth and advancement opportunities available!

Right At School works to develop in children the traits that are not only important during their youth, but which will lend to their lifelong success! These traits are embedded in our curriculum, our instructional methods, and our positive guidance approach! Our Program Coordinator focus on helping children develop social-emotional skills, character, positive identity, persistence, belief in oneself, internal motivation - all within an after school community that respects diversity, includes children and families of different needs and backgrounds, and celebrates each child's uniqueness!

We are seeking a natural leader with high-energy to serve as a Program Coordinator for one of our York school locations!

Join a team that puts employee growth, team collaboration, and student engagement first!

As a Program Coordinator, you will:
Lead a team of educators and/or assistant teachers to ensure the delivery of engaging, interactive educational experiences and curriculum
Develop strong relationships with school administration, parents, & PTA organizations in order to provide the best care for children and ensure customer satisfaction
Manage staff compliance with district-specific policies and procedures
Maintain excellent communication with a varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel
Model 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
Lead the educator and assistant teacher team in organizing program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents, and other observations
Manage and order supplies as needed according to curriculum
Meet and report regularly to the Area Manager regarding program, site, and staff performance

Requirements
Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills
Strong classroom management skills with the ability to use and model appropriate positive discipline
Works well in a team environment
A passion and drive that inspire a love for learning & the ability to engage children in learning activities in a fun and interactive way
Respect for and dedication to working with children
2 years of direct experience working with children under 13
1 year of supervisory experience
College coursework in early childhood education, elementary education, or a related field
Ability to meet state-specific requirements; FA/CPR, Mandated Reporter, Cleared TB

Benefits
Opportunity to make a difference in your community and positively impact families
Ongoing professional development with pay raise incentives
Provide meaningful fun and employ Disguised Learning
Flexible working hours aligned to school schedules
Gain valuable classroom management experience
An online and mobile HR platform where you can access your info with easy-to-use tech 24/7
Competitive compensation and benefits, including free before and after school childcare, commuter benefits, supplemental insurance (short term disability, life insurance, etc.) based on eligibility

One of our core values is being "locally-inspired." We will follow the guidance of our State and school district level partners in regard to any COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing requirements they may put in place. In some areas this may mean that employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work in schools (except where medical or religious exemptions may apply). Employees are also required to wear masks at all times during work hours, regardless of vaccination status.

Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We really mean that. In order to achieve our goals, we need to work hard to create a diverse workforce so we can reach as many students, parents, and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.

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