CHESTER STERLING Jr.
Orange,NJ
Summary
Driven childcare leader with talent for fostering collaborative and supportive environments, ensuring optimal care and development for children. Adept at building strong relationships with staff, parents, and community members, leveraging empathy and patience to address diverse needs and concerns effectively. Persuasive communicator, skilled in team coordination and program implementation, consistently creating enriching and engaging activities that promote growth. Extensive knowledge in child development and educational best practices, dedicated to nurturing positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SITE SUPERVISOR, Behavioral Support Coordinator
YMCA OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of staff and students to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
- Supported students needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote student cooperation.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of students with challenges
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times by all staff members and students
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for students. monthly developing workshops for students and families with autistic children.
CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR
LEGACY CHILDCARE
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements related to child care centers.
- Managed staff of 25 teachers and assistants, including scheduling, performance reviews, training, and conflict resolution.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing positive reinforcement techniques for children.
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum that was developmentally appropriate for each age group served at the center.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures that ensured the safety of children in the center.
- Implemented behavior management strategies that emphasized positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff members focusing on best practices in early childhood education.
- Maintained accurate records related to attendance, assessments, health screenings.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development activities.
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CHRISTIAN PENTECOSTAL AFTERSCHOOL AND FULL DAY
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Implemented behavior management strategies that emphasized positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff members focusing on best practices in early childhood education.
- Maintained accurate records related to attendance, assessments, health screenings.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development activities.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify areas of improvement within the department.
- Reviewed monthly financial statement records as related to annual budget and adjusted operations to support attainment of financial goals.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
JUBILEE CENTER OF HOBOKEN
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Planned and coordinated a variety of activities including field trips, workshops, recreational sports, and educational seminars.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Developed policies and procedures that ensured safety protocols were followed during all youth events.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated volunteers who provided assistance in the implementation of various youth programs.
- Developed and implemented innovative youth programs to meet the needs of diverse communities.
- Intervened with students' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
Skills
- Site safety
- Staff management
- Parent communication
- Child development expertise
- Budget administration
- Quality assurance
- Curriculum planning
- Early childhood education
- Special needs support
- Professional ethics
Certification
- American Red Cross CPR & first aide
- Understanding licensing
Timeline
SITE SUPERVISOR, Behavioral Support Coordinator
YMCA OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN
09.2024 - 08.2025
CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR
LEGACY CHILDCARE
01.2021 - 01.2025
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CHRISTIAN PENTECOSTAL AFTERSCHOOL AND FULL DAY
03.2020 - 03.2022
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
JUBILEE CENTER OF HOBOKEN
01.2016 - 12.2020