Job DescriptionWe are hiring in Valhalla NY! Join us at Easterseals Valhalla for an exciting career as an After School Coordinator! Salary Range-$60,000-70,000Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919.The After School Coordinator will develop, direct, and supervise daily activity programs for children. Help create a warm, caring, and safe environment to support children in ways that improve the overall quality of care and educationEssential Job Functions:
- Supervise adult staff and children utilizing appropriate Agency guidelines.
- Ensure After School program meets the Office and Children Family Services New York State School-Age regulations.
- Develop and maintain a professional relationship with Administration of the School District and licensor.
- Maintain daily attendance records for all enrolled children.
- Create thematic units for instructor lesson plan utilization.
- Implement in-service training agendas.
- Daily travel from main campus in Valhalla, NY, to satellite program in Mt. Pleasant, NY, and occasionally carpool staff to satellite program.
- Keep accurate student files and emergency contact information.
- Maintain appropriate activity supplies, snack orders, and recreational equipment.
- Provide accurate Incident Report records.
- Lead required staff meetings.
- Utilize fundraising efforts to support program activities.
- Ensure safety of premises after hours by following site security procedures.
- Develop and implement weekly rotational schedules for student activities
Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND Two years direct experience working with children less than13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.
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- New York State Children's Program Administrator credential AND Two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work.
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- School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period. AND Two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work.
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- Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND Two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Equal Opportunity Employer#EASTERSEALSNYAbout Us
Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers. Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919. Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.
Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork