Before & Afterschool Program Coordinator

Pay Range: $18 - $23 hourly

Shift/Hours: 6:45–8:30a & 2:30–6:00p, with additional flexible planning/professional development time scheduled daily to total 40 hours/week; must be available to work program hours (6:45–8:30a & 2:30–6:00p)

Position available in Somersworth, NH

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the School Age Regional Director, the Before and After School Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of running a Before and/or After School program in Somersworth. The Coordinator oversees supervision, planning, and implementation of the program, while serving as a positive role model for staff and youth alike. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow with us — with clear pathways for career advancement, leadership development, and continued professional growth within the Y.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and implement the daily schedule and curriculum
• Develop enrichment programs
• Adhere school site program to NH Child Care Licensing regulations and maintain appropriate files
• Implement our Character Development curriculum components and role model Y core values
• Ordering snacks and supplies
• Supervise, train and mentor site staff and assigned volunteers
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with school/administrative staff and parents
• Plan and facilitate no school days, vacation week programs, and during our summer camp

Qualifications:

Must be at least 20 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least one of the following:

1. A bachelor’s degree in elementary education or recreation, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university;

2. A minimum of an associate’s degree in child development, education, recreation or other field of study focused on children awarded by a regionally accredited college or university;

3. Certification of successful completion of training as a recreation director plus 1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed childcare program, recreation program or elementary school;

4. A total of 12 credits in child development, education, recreation or other field of study focused on children from a regionally accredited college plus 1000 hours of experience working with children

5. Current certification as an educator by the department of education

6. Experience working with children totaling 2000 hours and:

a. Current certification as a Para II educator by the department of education; or

b. Both of the following:

§ Documentation of enrollment in a course for at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation or other field of study focused on children; and a written plan on file for completion of at least 3 additional credits as specified; and

§ Within 12 months of the date the individual begins working as a Site Director, documentation of successful completion of a total of at least 6 credits as specified above

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and team environment
• Career growth and paid professional development
• Commitment to career advancement and leadership growth within the Y
• Staff receive a free family Y membership
• Retirement plans available (for 18 +)
• Tuition discounts to some NH and online schools
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Up to 50% discount on Y programs and childcare services