Early Learning Readiness Site Coordinator

Job Details:
Level: Entry,

Job Location:

Oldham County Family YMCA - Buckner, KY 40010, Position Type:
Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category:
Child Development Centers and Preschool.

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

• A welcoming environment with every member acknowledged by name.
• Every member within 5 feet is greeted and asked an open‑ended question to build genuine relationships.
• Staff and volunteers are intentional about building relationships with every member by moving them along the membership continuum (casual – transactional relationship, connected – involved and engaged, committed – ownership in the Y and/or volunteer leader).
• Cleanliness is every team member’s responsibility – if you see trash – pick it up, if something is dirty – wipe it down, if it needs more attention report it and follow up – OWN IT!
• The Y is a FUN and safe place to be where both staff and members enjoy coming!

As the Early Learning Readiness (ELR) site coordinator, you will support the early education of children ages 0-5 as well as their caregiver while they are learning to be their child’s first teacher.

• ELR is a free program for caregivers and children ages 0-5 that focuses on preparing child for school while empowering caregivers to be their child’s first and best teacher.
• ELR operates across multiple locations, with facilitators leading sessions in a structured, play‑based environment.
• ELR empowers local communities and supports childhood social‑emotional and education. The program increases the health of the commonwealth.
• Key partnerships include local libraries, community centers, and Backside Learning.

• Ensure smooth execution of ELR classes across designated sites.
• Monitor attendance, engagement, and feedback from families.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and ensure it aligns with best practices in early childhood education.
• Ensure each site is clean, organized, and well maintained.
• Administer both a pre (first month of ELR) and post survey (second to last week of ELR sessions) for ELR families.
• Provide clear communication of all program updates and changes to ELR families in a timely manner.
• Ensure all new staff attend the All About Leadership training within the first 60 days of hire date.
• Staff are required to wear a Y tee and nametag. You are allowed to wear any type of pants or shorts of an appropriate length, but they must be black or brown with no holes. Clothing must be neat and presentable, free of tears, holds, stains, etc.

• Meet with Early Learning Readiness Director weekly to discuss program details and updates.
• Purchase site materials from Amazon (if needed).
• Purchase snacks, water, and paper plates (if needed).
• Ensure that ASQs are completed before deadlines.

• Check sites weekly for any broken equipment, toys, or choking hazards you may encounter. Remove them and immediately report this to the Early Learning Readiness Director.
• As mandatory reporters under federal guidelines, when there is a suspicion of child abuse, the staff to whom it has been evident will immediately report to Child Protective Services (800) 422‑4453.
• Medications will not be dispensed to a child in our care at any time, including but not limited to pills, liquids, sprays, and ointments.

• Manage and support ELR facilitators.
• Ensure facilitators attend required trainings and are equipped with effective teaching and engagement strategies.
• Address staff concerns and provide ongoing mentorship.
• Intentionally thank staff for their hard work and dedication to the program weekly.
• Meet with ELR Facilitators once a month to provide support and share program updates.

• Oversee the site budget, ensuring funds are used effectively.
• Track expenses related to site operations.
• Seek additional funding opportunities through grants and partnerships.
• Build relationships with local schools and literacy organizations.
• Represent the YMCA at meetings related to early childhood…