CDC Site Director I - South High

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise center at all times.
• Plan, organize, and implement CDC program.
• Complete and post weekly lesson plans.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming site for children/families in the appropriate activities available throughout the day.
• Maintain daily records of attendance, activities and CACFP food service.
• Complete accident/incident reports on all events, within 24 hours.
• Plan special events for the center and participate in parent conferences as scheduled.
• Work cooperatively with the Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Staff.
• Demonstrate appropriate role modeling for students enrolled in FACS classes.
• Attend all staff meetings, director meetings and trainings.
• Administer children's assessments twice a year.
• Complete and distribute monthly newsletter.

Embodiment of the YMCA Mission:

• Know the YMCA mission, and carry it out daily.
• Represent the YMCA well to all who come into contact with you and your program.
• Take concerns and complaints directly to the Child Care and Camping Executive Director, thus eliminating unnecessary negativity and misunderstandings.

EFFECT ON END RESULT

When a teacher does a quality job, the children will feel positive about themselves and look forward to coming to the CDC.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR, AED, First Aid and O2 certification or acquire within 30 days of hire.
• Meet all Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations.
• Have a record of a negative TB screen and physical within the last 6 months
• Twelve (12) college credits in ECE (or equivalent)
• Program Director Approval up to 24 children
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a licensed childcare program.
• Must attend NEO within 30 days of hire.

Preferred NAEYC

Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum;

• BA, AA, or CDA in ECE.
• PDA for 100 children.
• Six months to a year experience in a NAEYC accredited program.

OR

• CDA plus 9 college credit hours in ECE.
• PDA for up to 100 children.
• Six months to a year experience working in a NAEYC accredited program.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity
• Must be able to lift and carry 35lbs
• Must be able to bend and squat repetitively
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to perform light physical activity
• Maintain a positive attitude and make the environment an encouraging experience for all
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Uphold the YMCA mission, vision and values
• Ability to effectively supervise participants and maintain safety standards
• Ability to work accurately at a fast pace
• Ability to communicate effectively: both oral and written
• Ability to handle all questions and concerns and resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment; and the desire to work with all ages, especially children

This position is responsible for the daily operation of the Child Development Center (CDC) meeting Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations, YMCA guidelines and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation criteria.