Job Type

Full-time
Description
Pay Range: $17.97/hour-$19.35/hour
Floating Weekends Required
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is hiring for a KidzCare Site Leader and we are excited to have you join our team! We are seeking an energetic and dedicated individual to lead the planning and implementation of daily program activities and curriculum for our two KidzCare locations (KidzCare Room and Adventure Center) at our Saratoga Springs Branch YMCA location. This position promotes a positive, safe, and nurturing atmosphere for children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Insure a safe and healthy environment for all children.
• Promote an effective, constructive team-teaching atmosphere focusing on meeting the children's needs according to the philosophy of the program.
• Ensure proper hygiene of the children in the program.
• Meet regularly with staff to plan, discuss and delegate responsibilities of the program and discuss particular concerns of the program.
• Implement methods for establishing a positive liaison with parents with open communication.
• Explain policies of both areas to new parents.
• Hire staff as necessary for both areas; maintain staff schedule; evaluate staff performance; and maintain staff payroll as required.
• Plan and implement methods for effectively utilizing and supervising the services of the KidzCare and Adventure Center Staff.
• Offer staff the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Early Childhood Development and related topics with trainings.
• Train staff on policies and procedures of the program.
• Schedule both areas.
• Maintain proper care and inventory of all related program equipment and supplies.
• Assume an equal share of joint housekeeping responsibilities with the staff.
• Assist in public relation events.
• Participate actively in all functions relating to the program, join regular staff meetings, child/parent events, etc.
• Participate in training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth as required.
• Be knowledgeable about program policies and requirements, philosophy, confidentiality and safety rules.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR, FDR and AED certification.
• Be professional at all times in manner and dress.
• Ensure proper and safe check-in and check-out procedures and develop new standards and procedures when issues arise.
• Will work 30 hours in programming, and have no more than 5 hours of administrative duties per week
• Inform Front Desk staff of necessary information.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Associate's Degree in Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field, or a NYS Children's Program Administrator Credential, or School Age Child Care Credential, or two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field.
• Maintain and understand ratios.
• Employee must work the required 12-month calendar year (including summers).
• Current CPR & First Aid certifications preferred

The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Description

$17.97/hour-$19.35/hour