The YMCA of Greater Long Beach has an amazing full time opportunity and is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Y family.
The Los Cerritos Family YMCA is looking for a full-time Site Director for our sites located in the Bellflower/Paramount School District. As a Site Director, candidate will supervise program participants and staff at a school-age before and after school licensed childcare center, write curriculum, daily lesson plans, supervise staff team of teachers, and provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. We are looking for someone who will keep safety a top priority at all times and works well the children, parents, coworkers and school staff.
- Supervision and safety of young children in an after school setting.
- Program development, planning and supervision in accordance with Title 22 requirements and partner agencies and YMCA standards.
- Keeping site and program in compliance with State of California Licensing Regulations; correcting any deficiencies in the required manner, forwarding all inspection notices to supervisor.
- Supervision of staff and children in the program, administration of records and financial management (including the preparing and adherence to a yearly site budget), curriculum planning and implementation and public relations.
- Accurate counts on all children that attend as well as following up with absent children.
- Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor as well as organize and run volunteer programs such as PAC (program advisory committees) and fundraisers.
- Engage with parents and student body through planning events, writing newsletters and other duties as assigned.
- Assist in hiring, training and scheduling program staff and volunteers.
- Conduct and facilitate regular staff meetings.
- Ensure that administrative requirements are met.
- Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent required. 21 years old preferred in order to drive Y vehicles.
- College degree preferred and/or units required. 15 units completed in Childhood Education/Child Development units and/or related courses required, including six units in core courses of Child Human Growth and Development and Child, Family & Community or Child & Family Relations. 3 units in Supervision/Administration of a Child Development Program also required.
- Minimum of 4 years experience working with and supervising children in a childcare center. With an exception of: 2 year experience required with an AA Degree, and 1 year with a BA degree.
- Complete CDSS Steps 1 & 2 within first month of employment.
- Current CPR and 1st Aid Certification and Health & Safety Class required within first 3 months of employment.
- Criminal Clearance: including fingerprints
- Health Exam w/ negative TB test and negative drug test screening.
- Complete all online required training(s).
- Previous experience with diverse populations.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
Hourly: $17.00