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Overview Student Transport/Site Supervisor (Seasonal afternoon position) South Windsor Description Position Summary: Provide a supportive, respectful, safe and healthy environment for all children enrolled in YWCA Kidslink programs. Provide supervision for a team of Assistant Teachers in a positive work environment that reflects the YWCA mission. Lead staff team in a supportive and collaborative approach to all program duties and efforts including the execution of all aspects of the daily schedule; taking attendance, preparing and serving snack, organizing transitions to other activities and communicating with families. Monitor children at all times, paying special attention to behavior and reinforcing compliance with YWCA Kidslink program standards. Initiate and implement planned activities geared to the developmental needs of a larger group of children, and transport children to and from school. Essential Functions of the Job: Transport children to and from school in a YWCA van; Ensure YWCA van has all required safety and maintenance services conducted annually and as needed, and meets annual DMV inspection; Monitor petty cash and receipts for all van expense and submit monthly to the Manager of Kidslink Programs; Provide supervision to designated program staff to include: scheduling, personnel actions, coaching and mentoring, participating in hiring actions and completing payroll; Ensure that all child and staff files are accurate and up to date. Work with supervisor to complete any Corrective Actions needed in regards to OEC inspections. Ensure that staff complete all training requirements. Maintain an orderly safe, healthy, warm and inviting environment in accordance with licensing regulations and YWCA health and safety standards; Follow defined State and YWCA protocols for reporting suspect child abuse or neglect, to include documentation, notification of OEC and DCF when applicable; Establish staff schedules and contingency staffing plans to ensure adherence to state mandated staff to child ratios; Work with staff to develop short- and long-term goals for maintaining a high quality program; Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, families, peers and associates. Foster cross program/ site collaboration, flexibility and cooperation; Establish a culture where children and staff show respect and feel respected, with a constant focus on speaking kindly and using good manners; Provide ongoing supervision/ oversite of children while they are engaged in activities; provide support guidance and engagement while moving about the room providing supervision; Ensure the implementation of appropriate behavior and discipline as defined by the YWCA and or school rules; Lead the site staff in developing and implementing curriculum to meet the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of each child, activities should provide a balance of active/ quiet, teacher led/ child led and be guided by YWCAs mission; Ensure appropriate classroom behavior management, supporting children by providing positive guidance and redirection, implement individual Inclusion Support Plans, implement and support the Positive Guidance Policies of the YWCA; Order equipment and supplies in accordance with YWCA financial guidelines; Work with site staff to establish a predictable daily schedule, which includes times for adequate transitions; Ensure the delivery of the snack and the health and sanitation of snack time; Maintain student and family information in a confidential manner; Maintain a clean and orderly program space; Monitor outside play space to ensure that it is safe, clean and well maintained; Administer First Aid/ CPR and medication in accordance with the Office of Early Childhood and YWCA policies and procedures; Provide guidance and assistance to staff in the delivery of high-quality programs and services; Facilitate effective communication between staff and families in the resolution of issues or concerns; Implement and monitor the consistent application of defined YWCA statements, policies and procedures; Attend monthly Site Supervisor meetings; hold documented regularly scheduled staff meetings; Model a degree of professional decorum and dress appropriate to the programs mission and values to ensure achievement of the same by staff members; Remain current with trends, development and best practices in the field of childcare and early childhood education; Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education Must meet one of the three education requirements. Three (3) credits school age or elementary education from a regionally accredited higher education institution; or A degree in any field from a regionally accredited higher education institution PLUS current (not expired) Connecticut State Department of Education elementary education teacher certification; or A high school diploma and completion of the 45 hours of school age / elementary education online training via OEC Registry account as designated by the OEC Head Teacher in a Child Care Center for children age birth. Experience 21 years of age or older; Basic knowledge of the principles of child development; Demonstrated ability to develop age-appropriate exhibits and activities for classroom; CPR/ First Aid certified or certification within two (2) months of employment. License or Certifications: Meet requirements to be certified as a Head Teacher through the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Charts-A-Course ; Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and must have a good driving record; Passenger endorsement or higher or ability to obtain a passenger endorsement from the DMV, which includes passing a physical and drug test required; Must obtain a passenger endorsement within first year of employment and remain current each year, required. Schedule: The Kidslink Site Supervisor and Student Transport is a non-exempt (hourly), seasonal position. Work schedule Monday Friday. Hours to be determined by Manager. Due to the nature of the work, some weekend and evening hours will be required. Works during assigned school scheduled hours (i.e., am drop-off and pm pick up). Seeks to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with key stakeholders, i.e., staff, volunteers, interns, board members, and community members; Demonstrated skill in the understanding of cultural differences; Engages in (or commits to) personal and professional development on diversity, equity and inclusion issues; Demonstrates a willingness to examine ones biases, assumptions, and attitudes; Maintains productive work relationships while considering multiple perspectives; Demonstrates awareness of ones and others social identities (e.g., race, gender, disability status, religion, etc.) and their relevance in the workplace; Experience resolving cross-cultural conflicts effectively; Promotes a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment in which concerns are addressed effectively. #J-18808-Ljbffr