Childcare Site Coordinator

Child Care Site Coordinator– Before & After School Program. 30 hours/week.

The City of Portland Recreation Division is offering a creative opportunity to engage with the community through a variety of recreational activities. The employee in this position supervises the daily operations of the Before and After School Program at the assigned site. This position is responsible for planning, promoting and conducting daily programs in specialty areas such as arts, crafts, gymnastics, dance, music, cooking, outdoor recreation, etc. in our Before & After School Program.

The Before & After School Program schedule begins in late August: Varied hours to include After School program 2:00pm - 5:30 pm (M-F). Varied Hours for Before School program will be site specific and would range between 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. (M-F). (Slight variations in hours and schedules are possible due to staggered start and end times of the Portland Elementary Schools). Additional hours may be available for evening and weekend community center programming and rentals if desired. During the Summer months this position entails working as a group leader at one of our three Summer Camp sites.

This position is entitled to a $1,000 bonus if hired by January 31, 2025 and remaining in the hired position through the 2024-2025 school year ending June 13, 2025. Bonuses will be paid out following completion of the above dates.

Why Join Us:

• Learn About Parks & Recreation: You'll gain insights into program planning, activity coordination, and community engagement, setting the stage for future growth.
• Make a Positive Impact in Your Community: Be part of the solution by contributing to a program that makes our community a better place to live, work, and play. Your efforts will directly impact the lives of children and their families, fostering a sense of community and well-being.
• Stay Engaged and Energized at Work: If you thrive in a dynamic and interactive environment, our program is the perfect fit. Each day brings new activities and opportunities to engage with children, ensuring that your workday flies by.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the day to day planning and operations of the program and the supervision of its staff and participants.
• Lead in ensuring all programming provides an inclusive experience that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for the participants.
• Work in conjunction with other program staff, contractors, and community partners to support participants to provide a positive program experience.
• Ensures the school and other program areas used are safe and clean before, during, and after use.
• Lead internal meetings for staff within the site and effectively communicate updates/changes/revisions from leadership meetings to the site staff.
• Attends internal meetings as identified by the Recreation Supervisor(s).
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor(s).

Requirements:

• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First aid certification preferred.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver's license in good standing.
• Must be able to provide excellent customer service to parents and children.
• Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with all staff at the before/after school site and the leadership team of the department.
• Must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment when making decisions
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and create regular newsletters/calendar for the site.

Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

Starting pay range CEBA (Grade 9) – Starting at $21.15/hour.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615 (call or text)

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov