What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Age Services -Site Director (PT)- Milan, TN position at YMCA of Memphis & The MId?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Position Summary :
Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Memphis & Mid-South, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Regional and / or Area Coordinator, the Site Director is responsible for planning and implementing all activities and executing daily lesson plans for a School Age Before and After School site according to DHS and YMCA policies and procedures. The Site Director will supervise site staff and their activities. The Site Director will be responsible for providing a School Age program that will ensure the participants’ safety at all times and foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth and adheres to YMCA program guidelines and DHS standards. The Site Director will maintain positive relationships with YMCA staff, school staff, and School Age participants.
Essential Functions :
- Model the YMCA core values : Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
- Oversee the operation of a small to medium before / after school site (serving an average of 20-99 students), additionally supporting seasonal camp sites
- Maintain all state and local policies and procedures; adhere to state licensing standards; conduct a licensing inspection at the site
- Implement a daily curriculum that meets YMCA guidelines and direct staff and children in the daily activities outlines; maintain weekly lesson plans, calendars, and daily record keeping including rosters
- Actively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 (DHS maximum is 20) children in activities outlined by the Area Coordinator either inside or outside program areas and during transition times
- Set up and take down program space so that area is transformed into child-friendly environment; this includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment ensuring program space is left in organized fashion
- Supervise staff including schedules, staff coverage, assist in training and developing group leaders
- Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required by the program staff
- Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the school community to include; principals, assistant principals, teachers, and support staff
- Develop and maintain communication with parents that meet DHS requirements; attend and / or conduct parent conferences
- Develop, implement, and participate on a parent advisory board a minimum of twice a year
- Maintain DHS child care licensing individual files for staff and children and to ensure that they are current and complete according to SOP’s
- Support the communication and collection of balances owed in conjunction with the child care billing services department.
- Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site and purchase and maintain snacks
- Participate in YMCA volunteer programs and the Annual Support Campaign
- Carry out special projects and perform office duties as assigned by program staff
Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in child development orrelated experience; employee must enroll in Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance(TECTA) certificate to complete thirty hours of orientation training, or the equivalent asrecognized by the Department within the first year of employment; ORo Two years of college (30 hours of which shall be in business or management, child or youthdevelopment, early childhood education or related field) and two years of experience in agroup setting; ORo Four-year degree and one year of full-time (paid or unpaid) experience in a group setting
Certifications Required : Before start of 1st shift :
Information Security and Sensitivity Conditions :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate.
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