Kinder Care Coordinator - Elementary

Overview

• Title: Kinder Care Coordinator
• Organization: Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro
• Location: School-based Site (Monroe Elementary)
• Department: Programming
• Reports to: Program Manager
• Direct Reports: Kinder Youth Development Professionals (TK/K-YDPs)
• Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
• Position Type: Part-Time, On-Site

The Kinder Care Coordinator (KCC) leads the Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten (TK/K) program for children ages 3-6, creating a safe, engaging, and enriching space where young learners can grow. This role ensures that every child’s experience is joyful, developmentally appropriate, and supports their early learning journey. By guiding and inspiring the Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) on their team, the KCC helps shape a high-quality program that fosters curiosity, confidence, and connection.

The KCC plays a key role in advancing our organization’s mission by ensuring young children receive thoughtful care and intentional learning experiences in their critical early years. Through strong leadership and collaboration, they support staff, work alongside teachers, and cultivate an environment where children feel secure, valued, and excited to learn.

What makes this role unique is its blend of leadership, mentorship, and hands-on impact with young children. The KCC is not just managing a program—they are building a foundation for lifelong learning by empowering both students and staff to thrive.

• Leadership & Staff Development:
  Guide and support Youth Development Professionals (YDPs) in delivering a high-quality TK/K program through training, coaching, and ongoing feedback to enhance staff performance.
• Program Implementation & Engagement:
  Oversee learning and play activities that align with BGCSL and BGCA methodologies, ensuring meaningful and developmentally appropriate experiences for children.
• Early Childhood Development Outcomes:
  Monitor each child’s progress toward TK/K early childhood development milestones through structured learning and play.
• After-School Program Support:
  Assist in the broader after-school program implementation as needed to strengthen overall program quality and success.
• Safety & Emergency Preparedness:
  Implement and oversee emergency procedures, safety drills, and compliance requirements to maintain a secure and well-regulated environment.
• Incident Documentation & Compliance:
  Support and document incident investigations, maintain safety records, and ensure adherence to reporting and compliance requirements.
• Professional Development & Best Practices:
  Attend meetings and training to stay current on early childhood education best practices, integrating new approaches to improve program effectiveness.
• Child Progress Monitoring & Assessment:
  Track children's development through observations and assessments, using data to inform and enhance learning experiences.

• Transformative Leadership:
  Empowering YDPs through clear guidance, support, and encouragement.
• Resilience:
  Adapting quickly to challenges while maintaining program quality. Approaching obstacles with a growth mindset and a solutions-focused attitude.
• Youth Centered Approach:
  Designing activities that are engaging, age-appropriate, and enriching. Listening to and incorporating children's voices in program decisions.

• Experience with Children:
  At least two years of experience working with children ages 3-6 in an educational or childcare setting.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of two years of experience managing staff and/or leading teams in a youth development or educational environment.
• Commitment to Early Childhood
  
  Education:
  
  Strong dedication to child development and high-quality early learning experiences.
• Willingness to Learn & Grow:
  Positive attitude toward continuous learning, skill development, and professional training.

• High school diploma + 48 college semester units (˜ 2 years college), OR
• High school diploma + an Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR
• High school diploma + a passing score on the district’s Para educator/Paraprofessional Exam.

• Educat…