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At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Job Description
The Site Director has the responsibility of ensuring effective and efficient operation of one or two childcare sites. The Site Director is responsible for managing and facilitating Before & Afterschool Enrichment and/or Early Learning programs at designated YMCA program sites. This responsibility includes creating and implementing lesson plans, maintaining site records, and additional programs responsibilities to ensure state licensure compliance and overall effective program
management. This position is expected to be actively in childcare program up to 50% of the time.
Qualifications
Education & Certifications:
• Must have education and/or certification to meet OCCRRA requirements for CPL 3
(OCCRRA)
• Certification in CPR at the level of Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer,
Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration and associated-determined safety training required within 30 days of hire.
Experience:
• Minimum 3 years working in a SCHOOL AGE/PRESCHOOL child care setting.
• Minimum 1-year experience supervising and managing staff.
• Previous experience WORKING with diverse populations preferred.
• Minimum 1-year experience working with Microsoft office products.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with all ODJFS licensing procedures and Step Up to Quality requirements preferred.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth,
supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our
neighbors.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and
economic segments of the community.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to administer the program, fiscal, and personnel policies of the
association, a person in this position must possess the insights and skills of
modern management (ex. Continuous Improvement) to achieve the goals and
objectives of the organization.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
• Excellent time management, customer service, attention to detail and
organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and handle high volume of work
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite with excellent Excel skills,
experience with comparable payroll/HRIS system preference for ADP, Kronos, or
Ceridian
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of
child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse
and neglect reporting process: completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect
reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your
immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and human
resources department (s)
Essential Functions
Named on the license & ensures all licensing requirements are followed and site
is maintained in accordance with ODJFS day care licensing standards
• Direct supervision of Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers within assigned site
locations.
• Reviews and appraises the effectiveness of directly supervised personnel and
makes appropriate training recommendations or staff changes where necessary.
• Designs and implements learning opportunities that include goals and
objectives. Incorporates activities promoting cognitive, social, emotional, and
physical development into all curricular areas
• Considers assessment and screening information when making curriculum and
program decisions for individuals and/or groups. Uses age-appropriate guidance
strategies.
• Partners with others to develop and implement individualized guidance
strategies.
• Creates an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for all children,
youth, and families.
• Represent YMCA by developing positive working relationships with program
participants, parents, and local community groups and/or organizations.
• Shares information with families about the relationship among learning
activities, environment, and child development.
• Communicates and follows emergency preparedness plans. Ensure daily
cleaning and maintenance of space/facility.
• Ensures adherence to health and safety regulations and policies, responsible for
administering First Aid to children/staff if required. Notify supervisor of any
parent concerns or unsafe conditions at center, as well as foster ongoing
communication with supervisor regarding center operations.
• Participates in strategic planning and goal setting for program improvement.
• Implements strategies to promote the value of the program in the community.
• Develops and maintain a file system that will include all policies, school year
schedules, ODJFS child day care rules, child enrollment information and staff
files.
• Ensure site location has supplies, working with District, Coordinators to order
essential supplies, i.e. . First Aid, blood borne pathogen protective equipment,
snack, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned