Before and After School Child Care Coordinator - St. Mary Elementary

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic School, ensuring a positive and supportive safe environment for all students
• Ensure safety and well-being of children in the before and after school care program, maintaining a secure environment at all times
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records for students and provide necessary documents to central office when required
• Organize and implement engaging daily activities for children 3-12, aligned with age-appropriate developmental goals
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding events, snacks, and schedules, including distributing a monthly calendar of activities
• Collaborate with the Principal, HR Director, and other coordinators to review procedures, lesson plans, inventory, and ensure adherence to policies, training, and child development practice

Qualifications

• Meet one of the following requirements per SD DSS licensing rules:
• Have a bachelor’s degree in a field of education or human development
• Have a two-year degree in early childhood education
• Have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, as determined by the department
• Hold certification in a specific child learning philosophy and have at least one year of experience in a child care setting
• Have a child development technician diploma
• Have four years of experience in a center or school age program
• Exhibit the core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
• Self-starter and high energy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines
• Mobility required
• Adapts well to a variety of tasks
• Problem solving and decision making ability