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School Age Child Care Director

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Dartmouth, MA, United States
Full-time

Dartmouth YMCA

Join an impact driven,passionate team committed to helping a vibrant, diverse community engage in development,healthy living & responsibility

The school age child care director is responsible for management of 2 after school and one before school program with shared responsibility of a third before and after school program site with a total enrollment of 140 youth ages 5-12. In addition the director supervises school vacation week programs and a summer camp program at the YMCA for 80-100 children.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs 5-10 part time personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals, while providing on-going training through staff meetings, coaching sessions, etc.
  • Develops, manages and controls the before & afterschool budgets as assigned. Ensures programs operate within budget and that program fees are collected. Accurately manages monthly child care billing.
  • Supports and budgets for continued implementation of the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) initiative through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
  • Ensures that YMCA program standards are met.
  • Ensures all Child Abuse Prevention policies and procedures are met.
  • Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups, Department of Health, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
  • Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas.
  • Coordinates transportation in cooperation with local schools, bussing company and internal bus driver(s).
  • Maintains proper records/department files.
  • Organizes and assists with special events.
  • Attendance and participation in committee and team meetings.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
  • Provides leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies
  • Assist with other duties as assigned
Skills/Experience: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, or its equivalent in academic preparation/experience to meet Massachusetts State certification requirements.
  • Two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 – including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
How to Apply: 

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 15 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 13 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit