Overview

Responsible for daily operations and supervision of associates at one before and after school program. Creates a supportive and fun environment where children learn, develop interests and make friends. Develops and maintains positive relationships with families and building administrators at the site.

Sign-On Bonus: $500*

Hourly Rates

Minimum $17.00/hour

increases to rates are case-by-case based on experience and education relevant to to the field of youth development

Benefits Include

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Free YMCA Membership
• Leadership Development Opportunities and Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule

*Sign On Bonus is for new associates and is paid in two increments after the first paycheck.

OUR CULTURE: 

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and wellbeing of the children by operating the program in a safe and purposeful manner.

• Knows and complies with state child care licensing regulations.
• Prepares weekly/monthly activity plans and snack menus according to educational and environmental standards established by state licensing and the Y.
• Maintains financial records, collects and monitors bi-weekly fee payment process for site, including accounts receivables.
• Distributes a professional site newsletter and calendar on a monthly basis.
• Organizes and meets fundraising site goal and actively recruits at least one parent volunteer from the program to assist with meeting the goal. 

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, either in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field or sufficient college coursework/credits and a minimum of six months experience in order to meet state licensing requirements for Director Approval at the capacity of the site.
• Qualifications to obtain a Program Director’s approval, in the state of Kansas or Missouri, holding a license for the capacity of the site.
• Minimum of six months experience in understanding and applying the principles of school-age development and programming in a before and after school program, one year for multi-site.
• Relationship building and leadership skills.
• Sensitivity to clientele and associates representing a variety of family, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Active involvement with and supervision of children requiring physical stamina, alertness, and emotional stability.
• Commitment and desire to provide quality school age programming.