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Program Director, Before and After School Enrichment

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Arnold, MD, United States
Full-time

Y Associates play an integral role in the health and well-being of children, adults and families in our communities. They provide meaningful interactions through quality Y programs.

Under the supervision of the Senior Director, the Program Director is primarily responsible for the development, direction, operation and supervision of  multiple Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) programs within a region. This includes staffing, programming, budgeting, licensing, quality, developing and maintaining school staff relationships.  This position involves program/site development and the execution of association initiatives relating to BASE.  This role is heavily weighted on the human relations side, and requires skills to implement quality programs, set standards, supervise staff and maintain solid school and community partnerships. The Program Director may also serve as the Site Director for one-two sites while simultaneously leading the rest of the region. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for the oversight of all BASE site locations within a given the service area.
  • Directly responsible for the overall effective operation and quality of the BASE program(s) where serving as Site Director. 
  • Administers budgets within area of assigned responsibility and makes necessary adjustments in a timely fashion.
  • Maintains an ongoing line of communication with all stakeholders (Principals, Board of Education, Parents, community agencies) to enhance the sites programming scope and resource base
  • Hires, trains, and supervises an effective staff team that meets licensing, Y quality, and Association standards
  • Maintains MSDE Office of Child Care licensing standards and maintains records, updates when necessary, and ensures training requirements are met.
  • Establishes a network of resources such as community agencies, organizations and service groups to enhance the sites program
  • Demonstrates Y core values in all aspects of job performance, and is courteous and professional  when dealing with all constituents
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent direct experience in Education or Child Care. (Preferred)
At least 21 year of age with high school diploma/certificate of high school equivalence or completed courses for credit from a college or university.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum two years experience in site development and management, staff supervision and programming.
  • 3 semester hours/45 clock hours of in School Age Curriculum. 
  • 3 semester hours/45 clock hours in Growth and Development.
  • 45 clock hours in Childcare Administration training.
  • 9 clock hours in Communication training
  • Centers under 60 children = 400 hours of experience under supervision primarily with school age children or 1 year experience as a family provider with school age children.
  • Centers over 60 children = 800 hours of experience under supervision primarily with school age children or 2 years experience as a family provider with school age children.
  • Must complete continuing education units as specified by the OCC on an annual basis
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00

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: 
Jan 17 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 17 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit