After School Enrichment Site Director

Non-Exempt - Full-Time - 40 hours weekly - Monday - Friday

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position contributes to the establishment and maintenance of high-quality school age childcare at one our grant-funded Before and After school care programs. The ASE Site Director is in charge of ensuring the overall successful day-to-day operations of the Before and After School Care program as well as the data management for all ASE grant-funded after school programs.

SKILLS, POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

• Head teacher certification OR Must be at least 20 years of age and a high school graduate with 540 hours of experience working with school age children and 12 college credits in child development, education, or a related field or a four year degree and 270 hours of experience.
• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• Regular attendance at monthly staff meetings and commitment to continuing education as required by Connecticut licensing.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification, and Administration of Medication Training (Injectable and Oral) or ability to get certified
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES

1. Provide a caring, comfortable, physically and emotionally safe environment for the children in the Before and After School Care program.

• Employing positive behavior guidance techniques to create a warm and nurturing space
• Incorporating youth voice to promote mutual respect between youth and adults
• Enforcing physical boundaries with and among students

2. Design and carry out curriculum that supports the development of all students regardless of ability including but not limited to physical activities, S.T.E.A.M., crafts, literacy enrichment, social emotional learning, clubs, and special events.

3. Keep regular communication with parents via parent board, monthly newsletter, behavioral check-ins and more as needed.

4. Upkeep and carry out grant funded enrichment including:

• Classroom Connect hours: collaborating with parents, teachers, and staff to help children achieve academic goals
• Data Tracking: tracking program attendance, tracking guest participation, tracking homework assistance
• Plan and carry out family engagement events that foster positive relationships with Before and After school staff and families and build sense of community
• Help manage guest vendors attending the program

5. Be/Become familiar with Connecticut State Childcare regulations. Upkeep licensing requirements including proper ratio, supervision, staff and child paperwork, incident and accident reports, medication regulations, and more as needed.

6. Ensure quality care through staff supervision

• Assure that program staff are following program policy and procedure.
• Delegate and assign program tasks to staff.
• Assure staff members are aware of changes in policy, procedure, training schedules, and all other information that is provided to site directors from the YMCA.

6. Foster and maintain a positive working relationship with school personnel including school administration, classroom teachers, custodians, secretary etc.

7. Upkeep equipment and keep track of program supply needs, help replenish or replace materials as necessary.

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental Benefits
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement
• Membership: Full membership privileges included
• Program Discounts up to $1,000

The YMCA strives to deliver positive change in communities throughout Northern Middlesex County. Every day, our staff - of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences - works to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving individuals' health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.

The Northern Middlesex YMCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The Northern Middlesex YMCA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.