Elementary - Associate Program Coordinator

Summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of experience working with youth grades K- 8.
• Experience working in Youth Development in an educational or non-profit setting preferred.
• Exceptional writing and editorial skills required; clear verbal communication skills required.
• Strong computer skills: knowledge of Google Drive suite and other standard business technology is required.
• Ability to meet deadlines, attend meetings and prioritize tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively, quickly, and under pressure—with a sense of humor.
• Passion for working with youth.
• Takes initiative when sees something needs to be done
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional demeanor; works with Integrity and discretion. 
• Strong computer skills: knowledge of Google Drive suite and other standard business technology is required.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English a plus.

Duties

• Assist in the oversight of after-school and summer camp programs, ensuring alignment with Casita Maria’s mission, strategy, and objectives, while ensuring contractual requirements are met.
• In coordination with the Program staff, develop work scope, manage and implement a program schedule of activities in accordance with specifications and funding limitations.
• In coordination with the Program Coordinator, implement high-quality programming, which includes a supportive and engaging environment.
• In coordination with the Program Coordinator, the Director of Education and Programs and HR, co-interview, co-train, co-manage and co-evaluate a team of professionals including but not limited to Group Facilitators and Interns/ Volunteers.
• Regularly assists in the supervision of transporting participants from their school to the after-school program at Casita Maria.
• Co-Supervise, observe and conduct weekly/monthly staff meetings with direct reports.
• Enter weekly data and attendance on the required database, DYCD Connect. 
• Maintain accurate record keeping of program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior/incident/accident reports, as appropriate).
• Assist in distributing, receiving, auditing and managing program files and participant applications to ensure that the required regulations are met.
• Co-facilitate parent orientations and collaborate with families to increase family engagement.
• Alongside the Program Coordinator, recruit, enroll and retain program participants by utilizing approved promotional or marketing methods at parent-teacher conferences and school/community meetings.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, youth, other community based  organizations and  program partnerships.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and growth areas.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, productive, and encouraging environment for participants, their families, and members of the community.  
• Adhere to all Department of Health, DYCD, Casita Maria’s, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations. 
• The position is required to complete 30 hours of training that address topics and subject matter set forth in school-aged child care regulation 414.14 (d)