School Age Child Care Director

Description

$62,500/year

Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm;
Variable hours based on program needs

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Child Care Director at the YMCA of Central New York is responsible for the success of all aspects of the School Age Child Care programs and facilities of assigned branch and develops and implements school age child care related programs that will promote membership growth and retention and increase program enrollment.

Fosters a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, motivation, safety, and enjoyment for School Age Child Care participants and staff. The School Age Child Care Director assures the well-being for each participant and staff in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
• Responsible for overall supervision and support of School Age Child Care staff and volunteers, and follows and implements policies and procedures.
• Communicates and cooperates with other Directors to coordinate facility and program needs.
• Oversees all School Age Child Care facility changes and communicates effectively.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
• One to two years related experience preferred (e.g., Child Care/Family coordinator or supervisor)
• Must meet the requirements for Director of Site per Office of Children and Family Services description.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following (A or
  
  B):

A:

1. At least 1080 hours of documented supervised experience over a nine-month period, including working with children in a program with these standards or comparable standards. Programs must serve same ages and developmental stages as those served in this program.

2. Twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development, elementary education, recreation, group social work, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher…