School Administrator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 20 years of age.
• Option 1: At least a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by DOE and successful completion of at least 12 college or university credits from a regionally accredited college or university in recreation, elementary education, school-age care, or school-age administration and six months experience working with children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group.
• Option 2: At least a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by DOE and successful completion of at least 6 college or university credits from a regionally accredited college or university in recreation, elementary education, school-age care, or school-age administration and the school-age bundle offered by the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood and six months experience working with children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group.
• Option 3: At least a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by DOE and successful completion of the school-age bundle offered by the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood and twelve months experience working with children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group.
• Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician's documentation of both within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents.
• 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.
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-lingual skills
• Prior experience working with youth in a group setting.
• 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.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Knowledge of early childhood /school age education programs and techniques.
• Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
• Preference will be given to candidates who can work either 5 mornings, 5 afternoons or both to ensure continuity of care for our students.

Responsibilities

• To 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. This includes ensuring a variety of literacy, health living, STEM and physical activities are provided daily.
• Observe children and document their progress and development.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, branch administration, and parents to develop & maintain positive relationships that encourage collaboration, consistency and increase parent participation.
• 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, but not limited to, 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.
• Ensure all YMCA and State mandated regulatory standards, policies and protocols are always adhered to including Licensing, Stars and DPH.
• Attends and completes all required trainings as assigned.
• Reports program needs and concerns to Child Development Director.

Benefits

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