First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, Vermont

Position Description

Position Title: Childcare Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Lifespan Faith Development

Directly supervises: Adult Childcare Providers, Youth Childcare Providers

Status: Part-time, hourly

FLSA: Non-exempt

Normal working hours: 5-7 hours per week, 44 weeks per year (approx. mid August – mid-June) 2-3 Sunday morning shifts per month with additional administrative and support hours the schedule for which is somewhat flexible. Some work may be done from home.

Benefits: Benefits are offered as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Position Summary

The Childcare Coordinator coordinates and provides childcare for infants and toddlers in the Society’s nursery, occasionally supervises and leads activities with children and youth, and manages classrooms and materials for the Children's Faith Development Program.

Essential Functions

• Provides supervision for infants, toddlers and children.
• Supervises the Adult Childcare Providers as well as Youth Childcare Providers.
• Ensures that a minimum of one Adult Childcare Provider and one other ChildcareProvider is present whenever childcare is offered.
• Ensures that all childcare staff are properly informed of expectations, schedules and procedures.
• Hires adult and teen childcare staff as needed.
• Submits payroll paperwork for all childcare staff on a regular and timely basis.
• Ensures that a caring, clean, and welcoming environment is maintained in the nursery and other childcare spaces.
• Ensures that childcare supplies and equipment are safe, well-maintained, and age appropriate.
• Ensures that parents are oriented to Sunday morning nursery procedures.
• Ensures that supervised activities for children are engaging, stimulating, and appropriate both intellectually and emotionally.
• Responds promptly to any suspicion of abuse or neglect, whether physical or psychological, of children.
• Maintains inventory and organization of all Faith Development program supplies, furniture, equipment, and materials
• Acquires special supplies as needed
• Ensures preparedness of classrooms and availability of materials
• Records classroom attendance electronically and responds to teacher needs regarding supplies and equipment
• Maintains faith development bulletin board displays
• Fosters a familiarity with, and respect for the principles and values of Unitarian Universalism.

Other Duties

• Meets regularly with the Director of Lifespan Faith Development

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of three years applicable work experience is preferred.
• Experience in a paid group childcare setting, or completion of an early childhood training program strongly desired.
• Experience with programs for children and youth and/or an educational setting strongly desired
• Successful screening per First UU’s Safe Congregation policies.
• Must be currently trained in Adult, Infant, and Child CPR and First Aid, or be willing to attend a training at the society’s request.

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail: Consistently attends to the many small pieces which must be assembled into an organized whole; follows up on missing or out of balance items; resolves unanswered questions needed to address a problem; keeps the larger picture in mind while tending to the smallest of details.
• Informing others: Provides the information people need to know to function effectively in their roles; helps people understand the information and its relevance to the task at hand; is timely, reliable, and consistent in the sharing of information.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively in both written and spoken forms; listens patiently and fully, and responds professionally and helpfully; exercises judiciousness regarding who needs to know what; adjusts tone accordingly for the context.
• Flexibility: Accepts that change of systems and circumstances is natural and expected, especially in 21 Century congregational life; responds calmly when things are unresolved; is willing to take risks and handle uncertainty.
• Initiative: Can identify needs and priorities and take action without direction; identifies and engages previously unseen opportunities relevant to broader objectives.
• Integrity and Trust: Is seen as trustworthy by others; practices direct, honest and transparent communication; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t operate with hidden agendas; responds to situations with constancy and reliability.

Interpersonal Skills: Establishes good working relationships with all others who are relevant to the completion of work; works well with people at all levels of the congregation; builds appropriate rapport: considers the impact of his/her actions on others; uses diplomacy and tact; is approachable; avoids communication triangles.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 7 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• No nights

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Burlington, VT 05401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, VT 05401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person