POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the School-Age Site Supervisor, This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Program Leader at the YMCA of the Twin Tiers is responsible for the leadership of a program classroom, including the development and implementation of lesson plans, classroom set-up with the appropriate supplies and materials. The Program Leader is responsible for the education, health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in the assigned program group.

This position also treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.

Greets everyone by using names whenever possible; extends thanks whenever appropriate; makes relationship building the number one priority at all times. This position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA are conveyed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for the safety of the children at all times, including being able to implement emergency procedures and use logical risk management.
2. Interact positively with the children daily, displaying the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all program activities.
3. Develop and implement program lesson plans for the assigned program activity ensuring that the program meets the highest quality standards as recommended by OCFS and the YMCA.
4. Create, prepare for, and implement weekly lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and reflect the children's needs and interests. Necessary supplies are obtained and prepared in advance.
5. Effectively communicate with parents, verbally and in writing, in the absence of the Site Supervisor if said person is in charge.
6. In the absence of the Site Supervisor, if they are in charge, conduct the school-age child care program in accordance with the daily schedule and structure as developed by the Site Supervisor.
7. Perform specific tasks related to the daily operation of the Extended School Day Program such as creating and administering group activities, arts and crafts preparation, meal service, positive discipline strategies and other tasks as assigned by the Site Supervisor.
8. Document each child's attendance, incidents, accident reports, CACFP meal counts etc, in compliance with state licensing requirements.
9. Supervise and maintain the appearance of the classroom, ensuring a high quality of supplies, equipment and materials. Create an attractive, clean, organized, welcoming room for children. Light maintenance tasks such as sweeping, cleaning tables, and garbage removal are also expected.
10. Work as a team with other child care staff.
11. Attend staff meetings and in-service workshops to meet additional educational requirements established by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. The Program Leader must attend 30 training hours within each licensing period of the child care site.15 training hours must be obtained in the first 6 months of employment.
12. Attend parent-child events and other events related to your program, as requested by the Site Supervisor.
13. Participate in YMCA Volunteer programs such as Annual Campaign and United Way.
14. Be professional, alert, and eliminate unsafe practices and physical hazards.
15. Attend summer enrichment field trips throughout the summer.
16. Carry out additional assignments and responsibilities as assigned by the School-Age Child Site Supervisor.
17. This job description may not be all-inclusive and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by the CEO. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by the CEO.

BENEFITS:

- COMPLIMENTARY YMCA Membership

- Program/Child Care Discounts

- Flexible Schedule

- Retirement Plan Options

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record. As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.