School Age Site Lead

Description

This position oversees a School Age program for families and children that provides an experience that exceeds standards for a school age program. The YMCA has 23 School Age Learning Centers that provide Before and After School Child Care and Summer Child Care in Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Harwood, and Horace.

School Age Site Coordinator:

• Be present at the School Age site during operational hours to manage, direct, coordinate and ensure that ratio is being met - working directly in ratio as needed.
• Plan, implement, and supervise the day-to-day operations of the School Age Learning Center Program.
• Develop and implement an age-appropriate program curriculum, including planning activities and field trips.
• Operate the School Age program to be compliant to state/county licensing and agency regulations.
• Supervise the Learning Center Leaders and Learning Center Site Supervisors.
• Communicate regularly and clearly with program parents - written and oral, formally and informally.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 20 years old
• One year of paid experience working with children in a licensed program or youth organization specializing in directing youth activities

And must also complete:

• Within 90 days of hire: CPR/First Aid/AED Certification for Adult, Child, and Pediatrics
• Within 90 days of hire: 15 hours of basic childcare training through Child Care Aware

Benefits

• All employees receive a free YMCA membership!
• Part-time employees begin accruing Sick Leave immediately upon hire and Paid Time Off (PTO) after one year of employment
• 12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met:
  • The employee has been employed with the YMCA for 2 years
  • The employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods
  • The employee is 21 years of age or older