What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Specialist - Kirk Family YMCA position at YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge?
To manage and maintain our high quality and growing childcare program. Be a liaison between Y After School, and Summer Camp program participants and parents, schools, staff, and the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill the YMCA’s objectives.
- Lead enrichment activities (arts, STEM, health & wellness, global learning & inclusion, leadership development, etc) while helping with homework and reading.
- Supervise a group of elementary age children and facilitate daily activities.
- Be an example in leadership for new and exiting staff in how to run an effective program that is in line with our mission.
- Maintains incident reports and writes summaries of any investigations of incidents/injuries that may occur.
- Assists with maintaining proper registration for program participants and staff.
- Monitors daily program operations to adhere to all state and YMCA health and safety regulations.
- Staff scheduling.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a positive child care staff to include training to maintain their required 16 hours of continuing education credits per year.
- Attend and participate in program activities, staff meetings, and required staff trainings.
- Assist with parent communication on a daily basis through emails, memos, parent boards regarding calendar and curriculum updates as well as any events or issues.
- Additional duties assigned and required by supervisors to support the overall mission of the YMCA and promote the success of Childcare Development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must be CPR, MAT and Diabetic certified within three months of hire. (YMCA will assist with this process.)
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with other staff, participants and parents, colleagues, community partners.
- Ability to direct programs through supervision of staff and program development.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement program activities.
- Must be 21 years of age
- Experience with assisting with curriculum implementation, classroom management, and parental communication, preferred.
- Meet educational and experience qualifications as set forth by state licensing regulations (ex. Associates degree in education, early education, or related field or equivalent years of experience).
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
- Able to work independently and manage office as well as in a classroom setting.
- Physically able to assist and participate in children’s activities.
- Required skills in all Microsoft Office and Excel applications and other software required and on the job training will be provided as needed.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be flexible with changes in tasks required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a Drug Free Workplace and is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
If you value a culture of excellence, transparency, servant leadership, and accountability, please apply at ymcavbr.org.
