Child Care - Before & After School Site Director

Job Details:
Job Location: Evansville, IN 47708
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $11.50 - $14.00
Job Category: Child Care

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Childcare Coordinator, the Site Director will be responsible for the overall management and supervision of a site and the direct supervision of the support staff at that site. Site director will also be responsible for the supervision of an appropriate staff‑to‑child ratio between the ages of 3 and 14.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high‑risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Supervise Child Care Counselors.
• Provide direction and motivation to all site staff. Children must always be in the presence of staff.
• Promote the YMCA Character Development Initiative.
• Communicate effectively with parents, facility officials, and fellow workers.
• Document attendance and maintain intake/emergency information on each child.
• Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures appropriate for the individual site to ensure the safety of the children.
• Punctuality and reliability is very important. Must report to work for scheduled shifts.
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs as deemed necessary by your supervisor.
• Maintain the quantity and quality of supplies, equipment and materials.
• Be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the site.
• Maintain an attitude of professionalism and loyalty.
• Promote YMCA Child Care programs and other related programs.
• Under no circumstances should corporal punishment be used (i.e. hitting, slapping, spanking, grabbing, etc.).
• Submit weekly paperwork to YMCA Ascension St. Vincent office by Monday 10:00 am.
• Pick up required paperwork and snacks for the following week at the Ascension St. Vincent location.
• Be responsible for the sign in/out sheets and ensure that staff are checking IDs before releasing children.
• This job description is subject to change depending on program needs by the Child Care Coordinators and Child Care Director.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Before and After School Site Directors must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen training required within 60 days of employment.
• Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen and New Employee Orientation training required before/on first day of working with consumers.
• Adhere to YMCA policies and procedures.
• Will need to be sensitive and mature, able to relate well to both children and adults. Must be fair to all.
• Possess an outgoing personality, be warm and friendly, and have stability for program continuity. Possess leadership and supervision qualities.
• Able to demonstrate creativity with daily planning and activities.
• Have general knowledge of the YMCA’s mission and be able to convey it to the community.
• Willing and able to communicate with parents and facility officials in a positive manner.