What are the responsibilities and job description for the North Attleboro School Age Program Director/Site Director position at Hockomock Young Men's Christian Association, Inc?
The Hockomock Area YMCA is hiring School Age Site Directors for school locations in North Attleboro, MA. The Site Director is responsible for programming and supervision of the School Age licensed program and plans and implements a program of activities that ensures each child’s safety and provides entertainment and learning experiences. This position works a flexible split shift to be determined by candidate and leadership. Morning hours start at 6:45am. Afternoon hours end at 6pm.
Essential Functions
- Ensures EEC regulations are followed at all times
- Develops, supervises, and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum plan during before and after school and half days, while including enrichment activities, indoor and outdoor time, physical activity, health and nutrition, STEM, and homework
- In programs with less than 52 children, provides direct care to a group of children to maintain ratio
- Establishes a supportive and positive environment for staff, children, and families
- Treats children with dignity and respect, recognizing individuality and diversity
- Interviews, hires, trains, and schedules staff, ensuring proper ratios are met
- Supervises site staff, documenting observations and feedback and providing written evaluation of their work performance
- Reviews and approves time cards for direct reports
- Provides direction and guidance to staff
- Conducts staff meetings
- Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and work and play areas
- Responsible for inventory and ordering supplies and snacks
- Communicates regularly with staff and supervisor
- Is available to families during program hours for concerns and issues that arise
- Ensures all staff greet each child and caregiver each day as they enter and exit the program
- Effectively communicates program schedule and policies to families
- Submits required attendance weekly and EEC logs and reports monthly for administrative review
- Maintains the necessary records involving attendance, program registrations, and documents required for state licensing
- Ensures that proper release procedures are followed and appropriate identification is shown
- Attends back-to-school nights and holds at least two family events for site during the school year
- Reports accidents and injuries, and completes incident reports as needed
- Arrives on time and prepared
- Partners with school personnel to coordinate efforts, share Y stories, and build relationships
- Participates in professional development, complying with the licensing requirement of a minimum of 20 hours of training per year and furthering knowledge in the field
- Provides support to YMCA Branch and Association Special Events
- Supports and promotes Reach Out For Youth & Families Scholarship Campaign