Site Coordinator

Are you a passionate leader who enjoys creating safe, fun, and enriching experiences for school-age children? We are looking for a School-Based Site Coordinator to guide staff and ensure a positive environment where children can learn and grow outside of school hours.

For over 46 years, Horizon has been at the forefront of providing high-quality care and education, significantly shaping the lives of children. Horizon offers programs for children 6 weeks to 14 years of age. Our Mission: to provide high-quality early childhood education, care, and youth development programs. Horizon Education Centers proudly serves a range of communities in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, North Olmsted, Berea, Parma, and Lakewood. These primary communities are at the heart of our commitment to early childhood education.

Site Coordinator

Location Currently Hiring: Time will be slpit between two centers. Shoreway and Market Square

Salary Information: Fulltime Salaried Position

Reports to: Center Director

Hours: General Hours are 9:30 am to 6 pm, Monday-Friday (may adjust to meet specific site hours)

Job Description:

• Responsible for coordination and execution of afterschool programming with the partner schools
• Programs is located inside a Horizon Center
• Must maintain collaborative relationship with site school principals and personnel, regular meetings required
• Provide academic coaching with identified students during school day
• Data collection and good record keeping for DCY and 21st Century programs
• Development of all staff for the school-age programs
• Plan and implement process for academic success of afterschool students, working with families and school day staff
• Meet grants' goals for academic success, youth development and parent engagement
• Support and help SAC staff in creating and implementing lesson plans and activities
• Complete a CAPA portfolio for each 21st CCLC grant program
• Meet program goals identified by the schools
• Develop working relationship with partner Horizon Centers and Team21
• Identify, contract, and work with community partnerships to enrich and strengthen programs
• Must be willing to assist with driving Horizon vehicles when centers are short staffed and on field trip days
• Attend monthly Team 21 meetings at Horizon admin building, monthly SAC meetings at North Olmsted Library, and monthly Summer Planning meetings at Horizon admin building
• Occasional travel required for professional development, marketing, and monthly meetings
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information
• All other duties as needed/assigned

Qualifications:

• An associate's degree with experience in licensed programs, 21st Century, and/or education is preferred; if no degree is held, candidate must be willing to go back to school to obtain

• Must be able to adapt quickly to changing environments and assignments as required

• Has the ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, families, vendors, and the community through prompt and accurate response and service, cheerful and professional attitude, and problem-solving spirit

• Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills; and be able to expertly deal with internal and external individuals in a positive manner
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be able to multitask and have strong detail-oriented, time management, and organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively as an active part of a team
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and other software programs; with an emphasis on Excel
• Willingness to update job knowledge with required training, DCY licensing rules and SUTQ professional development opportunities, and industry trends
• We seek someone who is reliable, can work independently and who possesses a genuine love of children

Employee Benefits:

• Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week. Dental, Vision, Life, and Accident Insurance for full or part-time positions
• Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, transcripts, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for full or part-time positions
• Holidays and paid time off after completion of the Probationary period
• Paid professional development for full or part-time positions
• Learn and Earn Tuition Programs
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for full-time 20+ hour positions
• Discounted childcare for full or part-time positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)