School-Age Assistant Site Director; Deerwood Elementary

• Location 550 Opperman Drive,Eagan, MN, 55123,United States
• Job Category Childcare, Full-Time
• Employee Type Non Exempt Full-Time

• Name Andy Loats
• Phone

At a glance: The YMCA School Age Childcare program is seeking an Assistant Site Director to support daily program operations, team members, and engaging experiences for children ages 5–12. This role works closely with the Site Director and serves as the primary on-site leader in their absence, with opportunities to grow leadership experience while making a positive impact for children and families.

Pay:

• Starting at $19.00/hour
• Pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

The salary for this position starts at $19.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

The School Age Childcare (SAC) Assistant Site Director serves as the operational support lead for the program. Support the Site Director by providing day-to-day oversight of program operations and team members, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping manage the safety, enrichment, and daily experience of school-age children, typically ages 5-12.

The incumbent provides high-quality recreational and educational experiences that promote the YMCA's core values of caring, equity, honesty, respect, and responsibility. In the absence of the Site Director, this position serves as the primary on-site leader. This is a full-time position based at a school-age program location, which may change based on business and operational needs. Scheduled hours may vary between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Operational Leadership

• Assist the Site Director with the planning, supervision, and implementation of program operations and activities.
• Support the Site Director in overseeing daily, weekly, and seasonal operations for before- and after-school programs, summer programs, holiday care, and school release days.
• Serve as a point of contact for parents, responding to inquiries, addressing concerns, and overseeing daily sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Serve as a liaison to school partners, community organizations, and other key stakeholders as needed.

Curriculum & Activity Planning

• Support program leaders in developing and implementing age-appropriate, engaging school-age curriculum and activities, including STEAM, recreation, indoor and outdoor activities, and leadership development.
• Continuously evaluate program quality, participant engagement, and outcomes, recommending improvements and enhancements to the Site Director as needed.

Team Member Mentoring and Supervision

• Provide indirect supervision and day-to-day support to site educators, escalating concerns and performance issues to leadership as appropriate.
• Provide guidance, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support to team members to promote program quality, consistency, and engagement.
• Assist with team member onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Provide coverage for team member breaks, absences, and emergency situations to maintain required staffing ratios and ensure participant safety.

Administrative Support

• Assist with billing, attendance tracking, registration, and the maintenance of accurate participant and team member records, including release forms, emergency contacts, and other required documentation.
• Assist in promoting the program through calendars, emails, newsletters, and other communications with parents, caregivers, and community partners.

Safety & Compliance

• Support the Site Director…