The BASE Site Director is responsible for all on-site operations of a center licensed to serve 90 or more participants; responsible for the operations of multiple centers ; or, is responsible for the operations of one center and mentoring multiple site directors. Responsibilities are inclusive of ensuring children are actively engaged in safe and enriching activities, and communicating with key stakeholders, which include school administration, staff, and parents. He/she is also responsible for implementing monthly curriculum. Lastly, he/she provides supervisorial support to all on-site staff: group aides, assistant teachers, teachers and program volunteers.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Director is responsible for the overall effective operation and quality of the BASE program.
- Will fulfill her/his role and responsibilities in the before/after school program including all aspects of safety, risk management, supervision of children and staff, meeting quality, by maintaining site guidelines, curriculum standards, OCC regulations, DHMH regulations, and any other standard, policy, or procedure as deemed necessary by the Y in Central Maryland.
- Assist with the onboarding and orientation of new Site Director I or II Associates.
- Coach and mentor at least one BASE Associate in a Site Director I or Site Director II position.
- Lead staff meetings with site staff and other staff meetings as necessary.
- Attends site directors' meetings, monthly curriculum meetings and required Director training.
- Will ensure training and supervising site staff on OCC regulations, Y policies and procedures, and other standards as set forth by the Y of Central Maryland. Will need to be compliant with all OCC regulations.
- Participate in site-based staff’s performance reviews and performance improvement plan meetings (along with coordinator).
- Participate in opportunities for professional growth such as workshops, conferences, college, and graduate courses as required by the BASE Coordinator
- Provide direction to staff and children.
- Implement program curriculum effectively.
- Enforce all rules and to make effective decisions to ensure the safety and security of program participants.
- Relate effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Make sound judgments for the betterment and quality of the program.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding participant, staff and association records.
- Communicate in a professional and positive manner to children, parents, school administration, and other staff members.
- Understand and implement emergency evacuation procedures and protocols during planned drills and unexpected emergency situations.
- See and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses.
- Basic computer and internet proficiency required including by not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite and the G Suite (Google Platform)
Educational Background:
At least 21 years of age with high school diploma/certificate of high school equivalence or completed courses for credit from a college or university.
Skills/Experience:
- 4 or more years supervising a school age program
- 3 semester hours/45 clock hours in School Age Curriculum
- 3 semester hours/45 clock hours in Growth and Development ● 3 hours Americans with Disabilities Act training
- 6 hours Medication Administration training
- Emergency Preparedness training
- 9 clock hours in Communication training
- 800 hours of experience under supervision primarily with school age children or 1 year experience as a family provider with school age children.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 8 2019
Active Until:
Apr 8 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit