School Age Program Assistant Director

6 days ago


Middletown, United States YMCA Full time

Join the YMCA as a School Age Program Assistant Director Inspire youth, lead engaging programs, and grow in a mission-driven environment

Job Description

To contribute to the establishment and maintenance of high quality school age childcare and youth programs that provide a positive social learning environment for elementary school age children.

Qualifications

• Must have at least four years’ experience working with elementary age children and two years of supervisory experience.

• Have strong experience in developing high quality curriculum and providing educational enrichment services to youth.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Essential Functions

Principal Duties:

• Recruits, hires, trains, develops and directs department personnel. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

• Provide leadership and support to Kids’ Korner Programs. At minimum, bi-weekly visits and observations of assigned sites. Ensure that assigned sites are following policies and procedures and meeting quality standards.

• Develop training program and implement all professional development opportunities for school age program staff.

• Complete written observations, review with programs as needed and meet to develop a plan for improvement.

• Assure site compliance with all licensing mandates. Complete regular licensing checks of sites. Maintain licensing records, complete required licensing paperwork, submit licensing packets and compliance reports as needed.

• Evaluate Site Directors of assigned program sites bi-annually.

• Responsible for administrative duties for effective, efficient programs.

• Work in ratio in programs as needed.

• Develop strong relationships with principals, school staff and community partners.

• Maintain department records such as required certifications. Plan certification courses as needed.

• Maintain all licensing requirements for Summer Enrichment Camp (both preseason and during camp) and supervise camp staff. Develop summer program curriculum and work in summer camp ratio when needed.

• Work with School Age and Teen Program Director to evaluate current curriculum and assist in enhancing with new programs.

• Assist in monitoring day to day staffing of programs to ensure they remain in compliance.

• Assist in the planning, implementation and supervision of special activities in both the school age department and as needed at interdepartmental YMCA special events.

• Work collaboratively with School Age department leadership to provide coverage for call out phone, tour duty and building support.

• Collaborate with other community agencies to provide special programs for school age childcare sites.

• Plan, implement and supervise vacation and snow day programs.

• Assist in staffing youth and family programs.

• Be a great advocate for the Y and speak positively about our programs in the community.

Skill Set:

• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written

• Creativity, excellent organizational skills and willing to be a team player.

• Ability to be self-motivated and take initiative.

• Strong problem solving, analytical and interpersonal communication skills.

• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

• Strong work ethic, emotional maturity, enthusiasm and confidence.

• Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

  • Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement
  • Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs
  • Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g. staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential
  • Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations


Required Certifications

Maintain current Statement of Good Health as required by OEC.

Current First Aid and CPR Certification and Administration of Medication Training (Oral and Injectable).

Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to visit program sites throughout service area.

Certified State of Connecticut Head Teacher for School Age Childcare Programs.

The YMCA strives to deliver positive change in communities throughout Northern Middlesex County. Every day, our staff -- of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences -- works to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving individuals' health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.

The Northern Middlesex YMCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The Northern Middlesex YMCA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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