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Site Director for School Age Child Care

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Ambler, PA, USA
Full-time

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

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: 
Nov 28 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 28 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit