City of Portland – Child Care Site Coordinator Before & After the Bell Program Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Maine Employer City of Portland

• Child Care Site Coordinator Before & After the Bell Program in Portland
  , Maine This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information,
  please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1182654 City of Portland
• Child Care Site Coordinator Before & After the Bell
  Program Child Care Site Coordinator Before & After School Program
• 30
  hours/week.

• Location Available:

  Ocean Ave., Kindergarten

• 1st Grade 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.

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

• $23.

78/hour. The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and
collegial and mission-driven work environment.

City b nefits 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