Bradford 21st Child Care Program Director
About The Position
Under the direction of the YMCA Executive Director of PA Child Care, the Child Care Program Director plans, develops, writes, administers, coordinates, and maintains the YMCA Bradford Elementary 21st CCLC grant-funded program serving the Bradford Area School District community and students at Bradford Area Middle High School. The position supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt, year-round position. The director must work in person at the assigned site during 21st CCLC program hours and at the Bradford YMCA during non-program hours.
Requirements
- Ability to work in person at assigned site locations during 21st CCLC program hours and at the Bradford YMCA during non-program hours.
- Ability to complete YMCA-required training and attend mandatory meetings.
Responsibilities
- Ensure children’s safety, implement emergency procedures, and manage risk.
- Interact positively with children and uphold YMCA core values.
- Help create lesson and activity plans in accordance with grant guidelines and YMCA standards.
- Provide project leadership, motivate staff, and apply project management principles.
- Collect and analyze student data and evaluate programs based on identified needs.
- Track and balance budgets and manage expenditures.
- Use computer software and follow human resources and finance procedures.
- Demonstrate instructional services and communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, students, and parents.
- Recruit and hire employees and volunteers, ensuring required state clearances and grant documentation are complete.
- Assess program needs and collaborate with community and agency partners to fulfill grant requirements.
- Report program progress and future directions to administrators and the board of directors.
- Supervise and support project staff and coordinate the introduction of program elements sponsored by other organizations.
- Plan, publicize, recruit for, and conduct student activities in accordance with grant guidelines.
- Support project evaluation by gathering data, distributing surveys, and completing required activities.
- Support summer programs and help deliver program services.
- Complete required YMCA training, attend mandatory meetings, and document children’s attendance and incidents as required by state regulations.
- Consult with YMCA staff, supervisors, principals, and teachers to meet program goals and ensure accurate grant records.
- Help plan and implement staff development training and maintain site appearance and supply quality.
- Collaborate with child care staff, maintain professionalism and alertness, and eliminate unsafe practices.
- Complete additional assignments and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor and/or CEO.
Benefits
- Complimentary YMCA family membership
- Program and child care discounts
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Long-term disability insurance paid by the company
- Life insurance paid by the company up to the employee’s salary
- Retirement plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
