Head Start and Early Head Start Aftercare Coordinator

Head Start and Early Head Start

Aftercare Coordinator

Job Class: Full Time, Full Year or Part Year (circle one), Non-exempt, Hourly

EEOC Job Classification: Professional

Reports to: HS Assistant Director

Indirectly Reports to: Norwescap Management Team

Supervises: HS and EHS Group Teachers and Teacher Assistants

Indirectly Supervises: N/A

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: NO

Revision Date: March 3, 2025

Summary/Objective:

The Wrap Coordinator is responsible for implementing quality childcare wrap around services before and/or after Head Start/Early Head Start services.

Essential Functions:

• Implement childcare “wrap” services for designated groups of children.
• Recruit, hire, on-board, and supervise “wrap” staff.
• Create professional development plans for “wrap” staff.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for “wrap” staff.
• Monitor services for quality.
• Maintain accurate records for reporting purposes.
• Complete required reporting including attendance reporting.

· Participate in program assessment and community assessment initiatives.

· Aggregate and analyze data pertaining to wrap services.

• Ensure compliance with NJ Office of Licensing requirements.
• Maintain an open, positive working relationship with Managers and Coordinators and collaboratively work to maintain an effective professional environment.

· Provide emergency classroom and/or center coverage.

• Perform other tasks as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Administrative and supervision experience preferred.
• Head Start experience preferred.

· Driver’s license required.

Specific Physical Requirements:

· Sitting for extended periods of time to complete desk work.

· Walking and standing for extended periods of time to meet with families and employees.

· Ability to use computers, keyboards, mice, and other office equipment. This includes typing, using a mouse, and viewing computer screens for prolonged periods.

· Lifting and carrying items such as boxes, office supplies and/or equipment up to 20 pounds.

· Ability perform tasks that require repetitive motions, such as typing, filing, or data entry, without risk of sprain or injury.

· Must be able to navigate the environment to ensure the safety of infants, toddlers, and Pre-K students ages birth -5, including but not limited to picking up a child or running after a child.

· Ability to pick up a child. Weights of this age group can be up to 38.5 pounds.

Competencies:

• An ability to clearly and effectively communicate, verbally and written. This includes listening attentively, expressing ideas clearly, and responding promptly to messages.
• An ability to effectively use Word, EXCEL, SharePoint, PowerPoint, TEAMS, and the HS/EHS database
• An understanding of poverty and its impact on children and families.
• An understanding of community partnerships.
• The ability to cultivate and maintain community partnerships.

Work Environment:

This position is located within a childcare setting with he majority of the time spent working in an office setting. This role is based in the office setting and in the community for approximately 90% of the time utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Approximately 10% of the time may be spent in a classroom. It may be necessary to provide emergency classroom or center coverage to ensure the safety of the children and families. Classroom coverage requires immediate attention and action responding to children following the Active Supervision Procedures. It requires active movement that is responsive to the needs of the children. This includes sudden movements and flexibility and the ability to perform these tasks in the indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

Standing/Walking: 75-100%

Twisting/Rotating: 75-100%

Driving: 0-24%

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0-24%

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: 50-74%

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time position. Work hours are typically Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm-5:00 PM. Specific schedules are determined at the time of hire.

Travel:

This position requires approximately 2% of travel per week.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Of utmost importance is ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, families, and staff. Duties may require that individuals are responsive to those in the environment. This may include providing classroom coverage in a classroom in which the individual is not assigned or providing supervision on bus routes.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25