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

YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY•Frederick, MD

2d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The School Age Child Care Site Director supports the YMCA of Frederick County’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role directs and supervises a Before & After School Enrichment (BASE) site, with responsibility for staff, programming, and community partnerships. The Site Director oversees staffing, staff training and development, program quality, licensing compliance, participant safety, parent and school communication, and site administration. The director is expected to be present at the assigned site during all operating hours throughout the school year and as scheduled during the summer. The position works with the Community Coordinator, partner Site Director, licensing personnel, families, and school staff to maintain a safe, welcoming, nurturing, and compliant program.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED, or completion of at least two college courses for credit.
Six semester hours or 90 clock hours of approved training, including 45 hours in Child Development and 45 hours in Curriculum.
At least 400 hours of experience in a school-age environment, or one year caring for school-age children in a registered family child care.
Nine clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, or equivalent.
Three hours of approved training in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Complete MSDE-conducted regulation training within six months of hire.
Demonstrated ability to manage time, multitask, organize work, and train and supervise staff effectively.
Exceptional work ethic and strength of character.
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid certification or training.
Bloodborne Pathogen Training and Code of Conduct Training.
Remain current in MSDE-required trainings, including Emergency Preparedness, Medication, and 12 clock hours of approved continued training during each year of employment.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of program development and management and knowledge of MSDE regulations.
Problem-solving, reasoning, time-management, people-management, and leadership abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, coaching, and organizational skills.
Ability to exemplify the YMCA’s values and maintain ethical, accountable business practices.

Responsibilities

Maintain stable, high-quality staffing that complies with licensing regulations and supports strong leadership and creative programming.
Orient, train, and support the career development of site staff, with assistance from the Community Coordinator.
Help ensure licensing paperwork is submitted to the Licensing Specialist within MSDE time frames.
Directly supervise site staff, observe their performance, address performance or disciplinary issues, and recognize positive performance.
Address, document, and work to resolve complaints and concerns from parents, staff, and school personnel in coordination with the Community Coordinator and peer Site Director.
Ensure compliance with Paycom procedures.
Provide high-quality programming that complies with MSDE guidelines and YMCA standards and creates a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
Be at the assigned site during all operating hours during the school year and as scheduled during the summer.
Support staff with children’s behavioral issues and behavior management, and ensure the discipline policy and YMCA Code of Conduct are followed.
Maintain high standards for safety and accident and injury prevention.
Ensure programming includes activities in arts and humanities, character development, health, wellness and fitness, STEM, service learning, homework support, literacy, and social competence and conflict resolution.
Ensure the monthly curriculum is implemented and followed at the site.
Maintain licensing compliance, assist with license renewal and continuation of the license to operate, and support progress toward a higher EXCELS level.
Keep the parent board current and work with the Community Coordinator to distribute informative newsletters.
Conduct a BASE site audit at least twice a year to check compliance with YMCA and MSDE guidelines.
Support the partnership with FCPS and school personnel, meet with the school principal at the start of the school year, and maintain communication.
Attain MSDE Accreditation requirements where possible.
Complete administrative functions related to the BASE department and site operations, including incident and accident reports, licensing paperwork, curriculum plans, attendance sheets, and sign-in and sign-out sheets.
Attend required staff meetings and conduct regular site staff meetings.
Follow the child care dress code and maintain a professional image and attitude while representing the YMCA.
Assist with sorting and distributing food and program supplies as directed.
Work with the Community Coordinator and child care billing staff to monitor current and disenrolled participant status.
Be available to meet with the Community Coordinator or other site staff as needed.
Maintain confidentiality regarding program issues and staff and participant information, and follow the chain of command for programmatic issues.
Suggest appropriate process improvements and complete staff and other assigned trainings.
Follow budgeting policies and procedures and report financial irregularities immediately.