Daycare Coordinator at St Michael Preschool

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attendance Management, Student Supervision, Academic Support, Restorative Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Communication, First Aid, CPR, Childcare, Classroom Management, Safety Protocol Adherence

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description School Name: St. Columba Catholic School Location: 3365 Glencolum Dr, San Diego, CA 92123 Reports to: Principal Employment Type: Part Time Hours: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Max) Monday-Thursday and 12:00PM - 6:00 PM on Fridays FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $17.75 - $20.00 per hour. We are seeking a dedicated, responsible, and empathetic Daycare Coordinator to lead our after-school care program. In this role, you will ensure a safe, structured, and positive environment for students from the end of the school day until they are picked up by their adults. The Daycare Coordinator reports directly to the Principal and plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the school day and home life by fostering positive peer relationships and supporting academic habits. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Attendance Management: Personally manage and oversee the secure FACTS daily sign-in and sign-out process for all participating students. Shift Schedule: Daily shift begins at 3:00 PM and concludes either 10 minutes after the final student is picked up (to allow for site cleaning and organization) or at 6:00 PM, whichever occurs earlier. Facility Care: Ensure the campus is clean, organized, and safely locked up at the end of each shift. Active Supervision: Maintain high visibility and alertness, including walking and monitoring students for extended periods during outdoor play. Academic Support: Provide a separate but visible environment for homework completion for self-sufficient students. Safety Standards: Maintain a secure environment, strictly adhering to school safety protocols and emergency procedures. Restorative Conflict Resolution: Utilize a restorative approach to communication to guide students through peer conflicts, promoting empathy, accountability, and emotional growth (training and guidance offered from administration) Cross-Grade Integration: Facilitate positive, inclusive play and interaction among students of varying ages and grade levels, preventing bullying and exclusion. Requirements Religious Qualifications Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications Core Requirement: Candidates must possess a valid First Aid and CPR Certification prior to their start date or attend the First Aid/CPR Trainings in August. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to develop rapport with students and families. Physical Stamina: Ability to walk, stand, and actively monitor students for extended periods outdoors, frequently in the sun and varying weather conditions. Reliability: Utmost punctuality and dependability regarding shift hours and student dismissal protocols. Experience: Previous experience working with school-aged children in a camp, daycare, or school setting is highly preferred. Physical Requirements To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the coordinator must: Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc. Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces. Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending. Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class. Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. St. Columba Catholic School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Responsibilities

Lead the after-school care program by ensuring a safe, structured environment and managing student sign-in/out processes. Foster positive peer relationships and provide academic support for students until they are picked up.