School-Age Site Supervisor

Family YMCA Marion & Polk Counties•Salem, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Supervisor is responsible for ensuring adherence to all Department of Early Learning and Care [DELC] rules and regulations. Responsible for supervising approximately five staff members who meet applicable licensing qualifications. To supervise groups of school age children and ensure all children’s individual needs are met with dignity and respect as well as their safety by following YMCA and ELD policies and procedures. To follow and create planned curriculum under the direction of the Multi-Site Director. To implement provided curriculum according to the weekly schedule along with planned weekly activities in art, stem and humanities. To model, practice and carry out the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Programs take place at various sites in Salem-Keizer and throughout the greater communities, Monday - Friday. Before school hours typically range from 6:45-9:15am, After-school hours typically range from 2:00-6:00pm depending on site location and school schedules. The Site Supervisors work additional set hours for prep/planning time (Max 29 hours per week). Must be available for school days off. Our programs serve children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Summer availability is preferred but not required. Our Culture: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At The Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are relentless to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Ability to obtain hands-on Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification
Ability to obtain Food Handler’s Card
Ability to pass a background check
An associate degree at a college or university in any child education or development program.
At least a step 6 in the Oregon Registry – ORO
At least 3 months (240 hours) of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Childcare Center or comparable group care program, in the care of school-age children
At least 60 hours within the program AND 20 hours of training, completed within the last 5 years, focused on school-age childcare that meets core knowledge criteria: on Table 2 of 414-310-0300.
Must be physically capable of lifting 40 pounds.
Must be able to quickly reach a person and/or situation to prevent harm.
Must be physically capable of observing and listening for stressful situations at all times.
Must understand the difference between discipline and punishment.
Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Summer availability is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensuring adherence to all Department of Early Learning and Care [DELC] rules and regulations.
Supervising approximately five staff members who meet applicable licensing qualifications.
Supervising groups of school age children and ensuring all children’s individual needs are met with dignity and respect as well as their safety by following YMCA and ELD policies and procedures.
Following and creating planned curriculum under the direction of the Multi-Site Director.
Implementing provided curriculum according to the weekly schedule along with planned weekly activities in art, stem and humanities.
Modeling, practicing and carrying out the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Interacting and relating with youth and serving as a positive role model.
Working as a team with Program Leads, Assistant Programs Leaders, Site Supervisors, and Leadership.
Planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
Providing activities that include exposure to arts, individual projects, physical activities, Social and Emotional Learning activities and opportunities with consideration given to each child’s individual needs.
Assisting in supervising and training all Program Leads and Assistant Program Leaders.
Creating and posting daily schedules with the assistance from Multi-Site Director.
Preparing for, organizing and maintaining all purchasing and supplies for designated site.
Ensuring that daily attendance and youth information is current and up to date.
Attending monthly meetings and one-on-one sessions with Multi-Site Director at the Salem Family YMCA.
Knowing where all children enrolled in the program are at all times, never being alone with a child.
Following snack protocol.
Caring properly for program equipment and checking daily for safety.
Ensuring equipment is organized, stored safely and easily accessible to children and staff.
Monitoring indoor and outdoor space daily for health and safety concerns.
Reporting any health and safety concerns to the Multi-Site Director immediately.
Maintaining line of sight and positioning to maintain situational awareness.
Following all YMCA Safety and licensing protocols, ensuring on-site staff are as well.
Maintaining proper ratios of 1:15, not to exceed less than 1:3.
Ensuring the health and safety of all children and staff in regard to established YMCA policies and protocols, as well as licensing regulations.
Establishing supportive relationships with children and implementing developmentally appropriate techniques of behavior and group management.
Using positive verbal and non-verbal communication with children and parents to build trusting and stable relationships.
Setting and consistently communicating limits for acceptable behavior with logical, relevant and immediate consequences.
Ensuring staff are knowledgeable on YMCA discipline policies.
Managing and addressing behavioral concerns with children and families in partnership with the Multi-Site Director and/or the YD Director.
Establishing positive relationships with school staff to ensure a strong partnership.
Establishing positive relationships with families.