Afterschool SITE Director Mcconnellsville Elementary

Job Title:

YCare School Age Site Director Department: YCare

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Date Prepared: 09/05/2019

Reports to:

Area Coordinator

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the School Age Child Care Director, and in harmony with the Christian nature and purposes, and the established policies, goals and objectives of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, the School Age Site Director works as a supportive leader among staff to provide effective programs and a warm, safe, loving and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally and intellectually.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 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 your community stronger beginning with you.

• Create an environment of interest, confidence, and support, within which the children can grow.
• Establish positive relationships with parents, children, school personnel and other staff members.
• Be a positive role model.
• Plan and implement quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including Character Development, Arts and Crafts, STEM, active games, and snack.
• Oversee supervision of children and staff. Maintain that children are never left alone. Make sure all children are watched at all times according to NYS OCFS regulations.
• Perform monthly site inspections and ensure that state regulations are being met.
• Maintain housekeeping at each site.
• Oversee positive reinforcement and disciplinary needs of children.
• Maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for the children.
• Actively support and participate in YMCA functions as notified by the Area Coordinator/Regional YCare Director including but not limited to Changing Lives Campaign Events.
• Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Oversee record-keeping including daily attendance, monthly supply requests, DSS paperwork, newsletter information, lesson plans, breakfast and snack attendance.
• Perform at least three drills monthly.
• Follow and enforce Association and SACC policies.
• Maintain required amount of children as needed to maintain budget.
• Create publicity and promotions for the YMCA and site.
• Responsible to maintain all site and YMCA regulations.
• Attend YMCA programs for snow days and other school holidays/vacation days/days off as needed by the YMCA.
• Substitute at other YMCA SACC sites as required by the Multi-Site Director.
• Perform annual reviews on Site Assistants.
• Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position. Maintain current certifications required by the position.
• Is committed to maintaining a workplace free from all forms of harassment
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Ensure curriculum is followed and used

• Change Leadership
  :
  Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
• Engaging Community
  :
  Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
• Volunteerism
  :
  Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
• Collaboration
  :
  Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
• Communication & Influence
  :
  Listen and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion
  :
  Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting…