The Site Director is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day operations for a designated BPS (Boston Public Schools) afterschool program, including planning, coordination, and supervision of the program to ensure that families receive quality services which provide for growth in academics, social emotional development, and health and wellness. In addition, he/she ensures focus on programming that promotes healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. The Site Director reports to a Program Administrator of the Child Development Department.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Engage 8-10 hours during the school day in a capacity mutually agreed upon by the YMCA and the school principal
- Plan, schedule, and implement structured, high-quality programming that aligns with school day learning
- Translate EEC state regulations into daily practices and program policies
- Ensure the use of positive behavior guidance among program staff members
- Lead enrollment, recruitment, and retention of students & families
- Hiring, training, orientation, supervision, and professional development responsibilities shared with Administrator
- Monitor attendance, staff hours, and secure central delivery of program fees
- Facilitate program evaluation and progress reports
- Maintenance of open, effective communication and interaction among the programs and partners; engagement of parents/families
- Performance of other duties as requested by YMCA supervisor or school principal
- Leadership & Communication
- Develop & instill strong, positive program culture among staff, students, families, and larger school community
- Develop and maintain strong school relationships with the principal, teachers, and other staff of the designated Boston Public School
- Participate in networking meetings with other YMCA Site Directors
- Family & Teacher Engagement
- Institute with Program Administrator a system for communicating with parents, teachers, and other school personnel on individual student needs and assessments
- Design and distribute newsletters to the parents & school community, highlighting the successes of the afterschool program
- Work closely with Family & Community Outreach Coordinator to increase family/school/afterschool connections and better engage families in their children's program experience
Skills/Experience:
- Director qualified by Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations
- Director qualified by the Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations
- Multi-Lingual
- Bi-Cultural
- Extensive Experience working in Urban Communities and Schools
- Knowledge of school-based programming and the goals of BPS
- Must be motivated, energetic, punctual, responsible, and exhibit a positive attitude to be an excellent role model for a children and staff members
- Ability to lead, teach, and interact with parents, staff, teachers, children, and the school community
- Full commitment to the mission/philosophy of the designated BPS school and YMCA Program
- Knowledge of and ability to facilitate Early Education & Care (EEC) regulations
- Excitement and positive attitude toward working with children Dedication to the pursuit of education (for self and students)
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Engage 8-10 hours during the school day in a capacity mutually agreed upon by the YMCA and the school principal
- Plan, schedule, and implement structured, high-quality programming that aligns with school day learning
- Translate EEC state regulations into daily practices and program policies
- Ensure the use of positive behavior guidance among program staff members
- Lead enrollment, recruitment, and retention of students & families
- Hiring, training, orientation, supervision, and professional development responsibilities shared with Administrator
- Monitor attendance, staff hours, and secure central delivery of program fees
- Facilitate program evaluation and progress reports
- Maintenance of open, effective communication and interaction among the programs and partners; engagement of parents/families
- Performance of other duties as requested by YMCA supervisor or school principal
- Leadership & Communication
- Develop & instill strong, positive program culture among staff, students, families, and larger school community
- Develop and maintain strong school relationships with the principal, teachers, and other staff of the designated Boston Public School
- Participate in networking meetings with other YMCA Site Directors
- Family & Teacher Engagement
- Institute with Program Administrator a system for communicating with parents, teachers, and other school personnel on individual student needs and assessments
- Design and distribute newsletters to the parents & school community, highlighting the successes of the afterschool program
- Work closely with Family & Community Outreach Coordinator to increase family/school/afterschool connections and better engage families in their children's program experience
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 14 2018
Active Until:
Sep 15 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit