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SalaryPOSITION SUMMARY This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
The Site Director serves in a leadership role and creates positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers, staff, and partners.
Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Provides direction for the staff to support children in the classroom and implements program curriculum focused on mastering specific skills.
Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
AGE: Eighteen years or older
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent ECE/CD UNITS:
Option 1: 12 semester units in ECE or CD. Of the 12 units, 6 units can be substituted for recreation, arts & humanities, and human services. 3 semester units in Administration or Staff Relations.
Option 2: AA or Bachelor with 3 units in ECE, CD or school-age child courses and 3 units in administration or staff relations.
RELATED EXPERIENCE: Four years’ experience supervising a group childcare center. Previous experience working with school-age children in a group setting (preferred). Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring); strong communication skills; emotional maturity
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Current approved EMSA First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (8 hours). Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to the first day in the program. Basic Knowledge of water safety. A course in Preventative Health Practices (PHP). IMMUNIZATION & PHYSICAL: Current TB and physical exam. Influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccination.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): Relationships, Communication, Developing Others, Inclusion, Quality Results, Project Management, Functional Expertise
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Develops, organizes, and implements high-quality licensed childcare program at assigned locations. Ensures high quality programs through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
2. Full understanding of licensing regulations (Title 22) and responsible for ensuring assigned location operates in full compliance at all times.
3. Assist with marketing efforts and achieving enrollment goals.
4. Assist with budget development and request necessary supplies and equipment for program activities within budget guidelines.
5. Supports supervisor with onboarding and training staff members as needed. Assists with coordinating schedules and workflow to ensure program operates in a safe and efficient manner.
6. Observes, coaches, and provided feedback to staff members at assigned locations. Provides feedback to supervisor regarding the performance of staff members.
7. Ensures close visual supervision of children, following ratios based on specific program. No child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time.
8. Help children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection, and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
9. Actively supports the YMCA and is committed to inclusion and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate.
10. Responsible for planning and implementing program curriculum that are focused on skill development that is developmentally appropriate for preschoolers and consistent with the YMCA values and established guidelines. For school-aged children, provide daily homework and project help, daily enrichment activities including STEAM, cooking classes, arts and crafts, fitness activities, and multi-cultural activities and appreciation.
11. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance with YMCA expectations.
12. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Communicate with the supervisor regarding the child’s development.
13. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
14. Attends and participates in fundraising activities, family events, program activities, staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
15. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies. Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved.
16. Understands and complies with current federal, state, and local regulations, YMCA policies and procedures and license program standards at all times.
17. Maintains positive relationship with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
18. All other duties as assigned by the CEO relating to the YMCA After School Program
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities
- Job is performed in indoor as well as outdoor environments throughout the year.
- Job does include water-related activities.
- Ability to lift 30-35lbs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person
