Director, Childcare

Job Details

• Job Location: North Valley Family YMCA - Porter Ranch, CA
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Negligible
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Child Care - Youth Development

POSITION SUMMARY

The Site Director is responsible for program development, safety and parent communication for the YMCA Afterschool Program. The Site Director will be responsible for maintaining licensing standards as well as managing a monthly curriculum, staff development, fiscal management and program marketing. The Site Director will relate well to both children and adults and possess the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PROGRAM OPERATIONS/MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

• Assist with the development and implementation of enrollment goals identified in Branch Operating Plan.
• Ensure that program site is licensed and always in compliance with licensing.
• Including maintaining licensing ratios at all times.
• Keep accurate attendance records which include: taking roll, verify absences and maintaining a daily attendance log, sign in and out, and PCG Reports.
• Implement well-rounded calendar and curriculum that is asset based and achieves YMCA goals with children and families.
• Ensure all staff interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during the day.
• Ensure all staff manage children's behavior using a positive approach, including using redirection and constructive discipline, with natural and logical consequences
• Ensure close supervision of children at all times.
• At no time will a child be left unsupervised.
• During outside activities ensure the entire area can be seen at all times.
• If more than one staff member is on the yard, each staff member will watch a different section of the yard.
• Ensure staff members are not standing together and periodically must patrol the entire yard.
• Initiate, establish and maintain strong communications with parents, including complete information regarding program, schedules and special events.
• Administer continuous program feedback to parents regarding their child/children's participation and behavior in the program, including one-to-one conferences with parents when necessary.
• Assist with orientation of parents for fall/summer programs.
• Maintain commitment to safety through regular and documented on-site safety inspections.
• Meet Association standards for safety and risk management.
• Ensure that all facilities, program areas and equipment are clean and in proper working order.
• Report problems promptly and appropriately.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of staff using screening tools and panel interviews to gain the best possible fit with each opening.
• Assist Program Director in the supervision of staff, assuring staff is qualified, certified and are meeting minimum performance standards for their position.
• Assist in the training of staff and volunteers on an ongoing basis through staff meetings, courses and workshops.
• Assist in the development of annual operating budget for site.
• Assist in managing site budget to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual goals.
• Assist in the development of work schedules, coordinate daily work, and make sure timecards are properly recorded by employees.

ADMINISTRATION & COMPLIANCE

• Keep accurate attendance records which include: taking roll, verifying absences and maintaining a daily attendance log, sign in and out, and PCG reports.
• Ensure close supervision of children at all times.
• At no time will a child be left unsupervised.
• During outside activities, ensure the entire area can be seen at all times.
• If more than one staff member is on the yard, each staff member will watch a different section of the outside area;
• Ensure staff members are not standing together and are periodically patrolling the entire yard.
• Maintain commitment to safety through regular and documented on-site safety inspections.
• Meet Association standards for safety and risk management.
• Ensure that all facilities, program areas and equipment are cl