Summer Childcare Site Director - Nature Power

YMCA • Woodbury, MN

275d • $21

About The Position

The YMCA is seeking a School Age Childcare Director for the Summer season Nature Power program at Lake Elmo Park! Qualified candidates will be age 18+ with childcare and supervisory experience and FT availability May-August. Kids entering grades K-5 will be active and learning as they explore themes like pioneer life, hiking and climbing, what grows in the wild and more, tapping into creativity through nature-themed arts and crafts and playing sports and games. Kids stay active with swimming, group games and weekly field trips. The salary for this position starts at $21.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience working in a professional childcare or school aged program.
• Education in child development, child guidance, human relations, or recreational programs and/or equivalent experience.
• Excellent skills in planning activities for various ages, staff supervision and development, communication, organization, and human relations.
• MN or WI state background check and state fingerprints required upon hire.
• Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR; First Aid Certified or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Commitment to working with school age children in a recreational setting.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in education or recreation.
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous supervisory experience.
• Fundraising experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, supervise, and implement the program activities at the site.
• Manage curriculum planning for the site.
• Develop and distribute parent communications.
• Assist with the promotion of the Branch and school age child care programs to the community.
• Make ongoing systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Obtain and update all registrations, contracts, release forms, and emergency forms that pertain to administration of the school age child program at the site.
• Maintain required program records such as attendance, daily schedules, and rosters.
• Manage purchasing of site program.
• Directly supervise staff and may help in the hiring process.
• Maintain employee requirements for Minnesota Department of Health and Safety (DHS) Certified Centers or Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DHS) Licensed Centers.
• Maintain CACFP and Minnesota DHS or Wisconsin DCF regulations for meals and snacks, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed