School Age Site Administrator- Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family

YMCA of Delaware • Newark, DE

97d • $16 - $18

About The Position

The YMCA of Delaware is seeking a School Age Administrator to address the emotional, cognitive, social, and physical needs of children in our Before/After Care program. This role involves effective communication with parents and ensuring that every youth and teen served is on a pathway to success. The administrator will supervise children and activities, provide daily care, and implement positive behavior management techniques while fostering a safe and engaging environment for learning and development.

Requirements

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent recognized by DOE.
• Completion of at least 12 college or university credits in relevant fields and six months experience working with children in a group.
• Completion of at least 6 college or university credits in relevant fields and the school-age bundle offered by the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood and six months experience working with children in a group.
• Completion of the school-age bundle offered by the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood and twelve months experience working with children in a group.
• Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician's documentation within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check.
• Proficient active listening skills.
• Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children.
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy development.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-lingual skills.
• Prior experience working with youth in a group setting.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Flexible and willing to accommodate the needs of the early childhood community and staff team.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of early childhood/school age education programs and techniques.
• Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
• Awareness of the unique needs of young children.

Responsibilities

• Bring consistency and build quality to the Before/After Care program by being on-site 50% of the program's operating hours.
• Supervise the site(s), children, group(s), and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
• Provide daily care for children including feeding and supporting social/emotional needs.
• Encourage, engage, and support children in all classroom activities including instructional times, mealtimes, transitions, and gross motor.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques.
• Plan, implement and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn.
• Observe children and document their progress and development.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, branch administration, and parents to develop & maintain positive relationships.
• Ensure all members receive exceptional experience by meeting the needs of the customer in a timely and polite manner.
• Ensure the facility and all equipment/supplies are clean, well-maintained, and free of hazards daily.
• Complete and maintain required program documentation including children's attendance, meal counts, emergency drills, and daily parent communication.
• Attend and actively participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development trainings.

Benefits

• 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility.
• Learning and development workshops.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Staff Discounts on Programs & Services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees