School Age Child Care Site Director FT - Green Valley Elementary School

YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY•Frederick, MD

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The School Age Child Care Site Director supports the YMCA of Frederick County’s mission of strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role has overall responsibility for directing and supervising a Before & After School Enrichment (BASE) site, including staffing, programming, and budgeting. The Director oversees personnel, fiscal operations, program quality and licensing compliance, and administrative functions. The role includes maintaining a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children, families, and staff, and supporting relationships with parents, school personnel, and YMCA colleagues.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or GED, or have completed at least two college courses for credit.
Have 6 semester hours or 90 clock hours of approved training, including 45 hours in Child Development and 45 hours in Curriculum.
Have 400 hours of experience in a school-age environment, or one year of experience caring for school-age children in a registered family child care setting.
Have 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, or equivalent training.
Have 3 hours of approved training in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Complete MSDE regulation training within six months of hire.
Demonstrate strong time management, multitasking, organizational, staff-training, and supervisory abilities.
Demonstrate knowledge of program development and management and MSDE regulations, along with problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Have effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, coaching, and organizational skills.
Demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, strength of character, accountability, ethical conduct, and the ability to exemplify the YMCA’s welcoming and nurturing values.

Responsibilities

Maintain appropriately qualified and stable staffing; participate in hiring, orienting, training, coaching, supervising, evaluating, recognizing, and, when necessary, disciplining or assisting with termination of site staff.
Monitor staff qualifications and required training, and submit licensing paperwork within required time frames.
Address and document performance issues and concerns from parents, staff, and school personnel, involving the Regional Director as appropriate.
Follow site budget guidelines and monitor revenue, expenses, enrollment, wait lists, and summer camp enrollment; take corrective action and support marketing efforts when needed.
Ensure high-quality programming that complies with MSDE guidelines and supports safety, child development, enrichment, wellness, STEM, literacy, homework support, and social competence.
Be present at the assigned site during school-year operating hours and as scheduled during summer operations.
Maintain licensing compliance, support license renewal, work toward MSDE accreditation where possible, and ensure progress in the EXCELS program.
Support staff with children’s behavioral issues and behavior management; follow the YMCA discipline policy and Code of Conduct and maintain safety and injury-prevention standards.
Maintain effective relationships with licensing specialists, families, school principals, FCPS personnel, and other school partners.
Maintain parent information boards and distribute informative newsletters; conduct quarterly family events and site audits at least twice a year.
Assist in planning and implementing the summer camp program with the Regional Director and co-director.
Perform BASE administrative work, including Paycom tasks, reports, incident and accident reports, licensing paperwork, curriculum plans, attendance and sign-in/out records, and USDA food program documents.
Monitor participant billing status, distribute food and program supplies as directed, and follow office-hour and dress-code requirements.
Attend required staff meetings, conduct regular site staff meetings, and complete required training.
Maintain confidentiality, a professional image, and the YMCA’s chain of command; contribute to BASE procedures and process improvements.
Participate in planning and delivering Healthy Kids Day, take part in at least four YMCA events during the year (excluding volunteer events), and work with the Annual Campaign Team to meet site goals, including recruiting volunteers.