YMCA of the North Shore is seeking an experienced school age director to oversee the overall administration, supervision, program development, implementation and evaluation of the school age/after school programs. Including all associated learning initiatives, enrichment programs and summer camps, at our Marblehead YMCA. This is an exciting time to join our team, as the selected individual will play a hand’s on role in our program expansion including the opening of new sites! The School Age Director will display and encourage caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the development of program, staff supervision, and in all actions in the program.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided for all children and staff. Ensure any incidents are handled professionally and reported and documented appropriately.
- Recruit, train, and supervise excellent program staff. Ensure adequate staffing of school age programs with EEC qualified staff and enrichment programs and summer camp staff as to maintain proper ratios.
- Ensure that high quality, age appropriate, inclusive,educationally rich and fun curriculum is being planned and implemented.
- Have knowledge of and adhere to all EEC & DPH regulations including QRIS. Maintain required documentation, records, permits and licenses.
- Communicate the program’s philosophy and policies to the staff, parents and community. Serve as a liaison between parents, staff and other administrative personnel
- Lead staff meetings, develop and conduct necessary staff training on a regular basis
- Supervise curriculum planning, implementation and program evaluation.
- Conduct monthly site observations and provide regular feedback to staff. Ensure staff evaluations are completed and communicated as required.
- Take appropriate action to maintain the fiscal integrity of the program by developing and administering approved budgets.
- Work with the Account Manager for the timely collection of parent fees and taking appropriate action for non-payment
- Responsible for recruiting and enrolling children, maintaining waitlists and ensuring full program enrollment.
- Assist in the development of, schedule and implement all marketing, promotion and public relations.
- Maintain positive, supportive and informative working relationships with all parents and encourage parent involvement.
- Establish positive working relationships with community agencies such as area schools, businesses, and other resources involved in child care and youth related areas.
- Maintain positive communication both within the YMCA, as well as outside, regarding any issues related to the YMCA’s programs, staff and Board of Directors.
- Attend and actively participate in Education Team meetings, professional staff meetings and ongoing trainings.
- Aid in the implementation of special events in conjunction with other departments, assist in fundraising efforts.
- Other duties as assigned to benefit the organization.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience.
Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a director level role; including increasing license capacity and licensing new sites.
- Exceptional relationship building and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of MA EEC regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment and relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all segments of the community.
- We are considering local candidates only at this time.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 12 2018
Active Until:
Jul 12 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit