The Site Director is responsible for at one specific site location; maintaining program quality in accordance with ECERS/ITERS, Keystone STARS guidelines and YMCA policies.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Plan, supervise, and implement the program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the YMCA, ensuring the well-being and safety of the children and staff at all times.
- Maintain operation of the program consistent with Department of Public Welfare regulations and assist the Program Director in preparing for state licensing inspections.
- Submit DPW paperwork to the Program Director and keep personnel files current.
- Coordinate, plan, and implement daily / monthly activities with the Group Supervisor(s), adapting the program whenever possible to the individualized needs of the children.
- Submit monthly lesson plans, weekly and specialized reports, and supply requests to the Program Director in a timely manner.
- Supervise all staff assigned to the site. Arrange coverage to meet required ratios. Provide written evaluations quarterly either written or observation in accordance with YMCA policy.
- Prepare attendance records and time sheets for each staff person.
- Compile daily enrollment and attendance statistics for each child in the program.
- Organize and update children’s files while protecting the confidentiality of this information.
- Document parent conferences, discipline problems, and staff concerns. Bring serious concerns to the attention of the Program Director.
- Interact directly with all the children in the program.
- Ensure that proper care is taken of all equipment and that the site location is kept clean and well-ordered.
- Prepare and distribute written communication with the parents (monthly newsletters for example) and assist in public relations events sponsored by the YMCA administration.
- Meet with the Program Director weekly to review general operations of the program. Attend twice monthly staff meetings.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and at least 2 years experience working with children.
Skills/Experience:
- Acquire SACC credential or master’s degree equivalent.
- A minimum of 6 hours of child development training per year as defined by DPW.
- Complete Keystone STARS training hours in accordance with your branch’s STAR level.
- Clear Physical (every year) Clear TB screening (every other year).
- Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence
Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly: $11.91 - $15.15
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 28 2018
Active Until:
Dec 28 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit