Armed Services YMCA of the USA Hiring for Education Coordinator Job at Fort Campbell, KY Full Time

Position Title: Education Coordinator

Reporting To: Programs Manager

Location: Ft. Campbell, KY

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is not your typical YMCA. Our mission and focus is the resiliency of military families and the challenges they face as they provide for the safety and security of our nation. We serve all branches of our armed forces.

ASYMCA is seeking an organized and proactive Education Coordinator to join our organization at our Fort Campbell, KY location. The Education Coordinator will work full-time and will support the Executive Director with education programming and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations.

A self-starter who works well independently, the successful candidate who joins our team will have a professional demeanor, be highly organized, possess excellent customer service skills and be a strong problem solver.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Education Coordinator is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching and mentoring team, developing the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. The Education Coordinator must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Education Coordinator must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants and mentors, and resolve parental concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Coach and lead a team of after school mentors through ASYMCA Operation Hero curriculum and expectations.
• Train staff on best practices for teaching and learning and provide recommendations for trainings.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Supervise teacher assistants and after school mentors to ensure they are following planned activities and safety standards.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children. Institute new COVID policies where applicable.
• Attend staff and school board meetings with or in lieu of Programs Manager
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Report unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions immediately; Resolve conflicts when necessary to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective parents of preschool and after school students, through direct conversation, newsletters, calendars and parent handbook; attend community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Develop relationships with key influencers to promote the ASYMCA’s learning programs through school administration, teachers, guidance counselors and Parent/Teacher Organizations
• Continually monitor classroom and learning spaces for best practice arrangements of age appropriate learning center(s).
• Monitor and provide suggestions to assure playground and classrooms are maintained to the highest standards.
• Maintain records of attendance and topics.
• Prepare quarterly reports with statistical data for active programs
• Ensure all center policies and DOD regulations are met.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Early childhood or elementary education degree
• Licensing in Tennessee or Kentucky preferred.
• Familiar with the Tennessee Early Childhood Standards
• Experience planning and implementing curriculum
• Experience working with military a plus
• Must have a clean criminal background check clearance from the Armed Services YMCA and Fort Campbell/DOD requirements.

HOW TO APPLY:

Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Only those candidates who best meet the requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Armed Services YMCA of the USA is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

COVID-19 considerations: Number of staff and visitors to the facility is limited and strictly monitored.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 – $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Armed Services YMCA has protocols in place to promote a safe and healthy work environment including the provision of PPE, applicable training, distancing guidelines and posted policies and procedures.

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to successfully pass required background checks – employment, licensing, etc.

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No