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School Age Child Care Director

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Williamsport, PA, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements a high quality YMCA School Age Child Care program and Summer Day Camp.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Childcare/School Age

  • Manages, directs and coordinates the child care programs for assigned locations. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parents, groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Review and monitor classroom lesson plans and newsletters providing feedback when necessary. Ensure programs are incorporating learning standards and individualization into lesson plans.
  • Maintains proper records/department files.
  • Leading a high quality program and maintaining high enrollment to support the needs of the community.

Day Camp

  • Creates and schedules all camp sessions and activities.
  • Monitors daily camp operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Secures facilities and admission for day camp field trips and events.
  • Secures and monitors transportation for field trips.
  • Purchases and maintains supplies for camp activities.
  • Purchases and distributes camp t-shirts
Educational Background: 
Bachelors degree in Education or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Experience creating a safe, fun and educational environment for children
  • Have at least 2 years experience working with children
  • Expereince with staff development, budget management 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 3 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit