Youth Enrichment Program Director

Job Details

YMCA of Greensburg - Greensburg, PA

Description

Responsible and accountable for the operation of the YMCA Child Care Program(s) and/or day camp that ensures the safety of all children, quality programming and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Manage and concentrate on the philosophy, policies, quality standards of child care and programs, including the Greensburg YMCA, Department of Human Services Regulations for Child Care, NAEYC and NAA standards of quality practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promote and market, operate and administer Child care program(s) consistently according to DHS Regulations and Greensburg YMCA Program Standards. • Recruit, screen, hire, train, supervise and evaluate of all center employees in accordance with policies and procedures of the Greensburg YMCA, ensuring that all necessary employment paperwork is complete, filed and submitted in a timely manner.

• Maintain state and county regulatory compliance, including staff to child ratios; staff training certifications are current; child and staff files are current and complete and kept confidential.

• Ensure that developmentally appropriate curriculum and programming is provided for the children; including the incorporation of the core curriculum components into daily/weekly lesson plans. Lesson plans are posted.

• Ensure that all incident reports, accident reports, CACFP reports, DHS reports and other pertinent paper work in completed and submitted in a timely manner.

• Ensure the safety of the children in the program.

• Hold regularly scheduled meetings with program staff.

• Responsible and accountable for operational budget including the processing of invoices in a timely manner.

• Maintain constant communication with parents, conferring with them regarding behavior, health and development of the children.

• Maintain an ongoing safe, clean facility; including setup, cleanup and program equipment.

• Attend and participate in Youth Development Cabinet and other YMCA committees, as appropriate.

• Assist with and contribute to Annual Campaigns.

• To be responsible for writing proposals and obtaining grants from foundations/agencies, organizations to assist with program funding.

• Develop and maintain contact with community agencies and organizations.

• Purchase program supplies and materials as necessary and process receipts related to the center following established YMCA procedures.

• Ensure goal sheets, observations and developmental forms are completed in a timely manner for each child.

• Be aware of holidays, snow days, in service days, and days at the YMCA and ensure necessary staffing and activities for children.

• Update and maintain Parent Handbooks as needed.

• Provide direct care as needed.

• Be knowledgeable of YMCA policy and procedures.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field, elementary education, early childhood or child development, or otherwise meet the standard educational requirements as needed for licensing, as well as requirements for accreditation.

• First Aid and CPR (infant, child, adult) training are required. AED Training is required where applicable.

• Skills in the area of programming for children, group work and staff supervision, budget control and working with lay committees are required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Ability to motivate and relate well with people of all ages and must be able to delegate appropriate responsibilities to staff subordinates.

• Possess sensitivity, flexibility, strong character, good judgment, and a positive attitude toward job and colleagues.