OPSF Kids Club & PreK Field Coordinator

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated individual who wants to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, a strong attendance record, and a commitment to providing school-age children with safe, fun, quality programming to start and end their school day.

The Kids Club Field Coordinator, under the supervision of the Kids Club/ECE PreK Program Director, is responsible for overseeing Kids Club before and after school programming at assigned OPS elementary schools. This includes (but is not limited to) conducting daily site visits at assigned elementary schools, managing staff communication & scheduling, assisting at sites as needed, ensuring that sites are operating in accordance with State of Nebraska licensing regulations and Omaha Public School Foundation policy, managing daily operations of sites, and much more.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma required
• Minimum of five years of experience working with school-aged children
• Minimum of five years of experience in working in a community- based organization that provides programming that serves people of varied ages and backgrounds, to include three years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Management experience

Job Type: Part Time (35 hours a week)

Projected Hours: 6:00a-9:00a & 3:00p-6:00p

Salary: Hourly, wage based on experience

Work location: Designated OPS Elementary Schools; Requires use of personal transportation daily

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts daily visits at assigned OPS elementary schools, during before and after school care, to ensure the operations at each location are running smoothly and are maintaining compliance of State of Nebraska licensing regulations; assists at assigned elementary schools as needed.
• Works with the Kids Club/ECE Program Director to supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned childcare staff; processes employee concerns and problems; counsels or disciplines as appropriate, up to and including recommendations for termination; completes employee performance appraisals; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control.
• Consults and communicates with various stakeholders including but not limited to, Omaha Public Schools, administration and staff, the OPS Foundation staff and other organizations to assist in reviewing operations and activities, resolve problems, receive and give advice and direction, and/or recommendations; volunteers for and assist with Omaha Public Schools and Foundation sponsored community events; attends meetings and provides information, reports, documentation, etc. as requested.
• Prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures that employees have the proper resources needed to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with Kids Club/ECE Program Director to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides regular progress and activity reports to the Kids Club/ECE Program Director.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Child Care
• Experience developing programs for children
• Computer skills
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Ability to learn childcare software.

License/Certifications

• CPR/First Aid Certification required (can be trained)
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance: Requires use of personal transportation daily

Performance Standards

Accountability

• The employee demonstrates a sense of responsibility for completing tasks.
• The employee establishes priorities appropriately, completing the most urgent/time-sensitive tasks.
• The employee works independently, under limited supervision.
• The employee plans effectively, anticipating issues and providing solutions to those issues, with ability to escalate as necessary to Kids Club/ECE Program Director & Foundation leadership.

Ethical Behavior

• The employee demonstrates integrity, honesty, and a sense of responsibility in their performance of all tasks.

Teamwork

• The employee will be willing to function as a team and assist with tasks.
• The employee will maintain a high-level of respect for each customer and co-worker, treating each as an individual.
• The employee will actively seek opinions, feedback from others, and provide respectful feedback in return.

Effective Communication

• The employee conveys information, as appropriate, to all individuals, including supervisor and co-workers.
• The employee uses clear, concise language to provide timely and accurate written and oral communication.

Time Management

• The employee completes assigned tasks on time.
• The employee will report to work at their scheduled time and if unable to report, will communicate with their supervisor with adequate notice.
• The employee will respond to inquiries by customers and/or co-workers within 24 hours (during operating hours).
• The employee will manage their team, ensuring they meet attendance requirements and complete tasks/projects in a timely manner.

Customer Service

• The employee is professional in communication with customers and co-workers, exercises sound judgement, and represents the Foundation positively.
• The employee will be flexible in response to customer and co-worker needs.
• The employee will be friendly, responsive, and welcoming to all they provide service to.

EEO Statement

The Omaha Public Schools Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

The Omaha Public Schools Foundation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.