What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Director position at YWCA Columbus?
Are you passionate about education and helping children in your community? We have a new opportunity for a Before and After School Program Site Director in our Columbus District. In this position, you would be responsible for all on-site planning, supervision, implementation and management of one program site, serving children in grades K-5 in school setting.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plans and implements daily activities and projects/initiatives for youth in grades K-5 in alignment with the Ohio K-12 Learning Standards.
- Ensures compliance with all agency and Department of Youth Services licensing requirements, Step Up to Quality, and accreditation standards (if applicable).
- Engages with students (in-person) and parents, school/community partners, and YWCA personnel (email, phone, and in-person), in a positive, professional, and cooperative manner, to keep them informed of program activities and special events and address questions and concerns.
- Purchases all necessary equipment and supplies and operates within specified monthly budget.
Performance Expectations:
- Directs on-site supervision of all staff, including participating in hiring process and maintaining appropriate disciplinary and performance records.
- Completes professional development plan with all new staff within 30 days of hire, and ensures staff compliance with plan, required trainings, and completes performance evaluations.
- Responsible for conducting monthly staff meetings with the goal of improving.
- Maintains expense reports and submits to Kids Place District Leaders monthly.
- Attends all required training courses and scheduled staff meetings.
- Assists District Leaders in annual marketing strategies that highlight the program’s strengths.
Qualifications:
Education:
- 4-year degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, Recreation or related field, or a two-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development combined with child-care experience.
- A Child Development Associate Certification from an accredited program combined with childcare experience.
- Minimum 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in Child Development/Early Childhood Education; or School Age Endorsement III (Administrator).
Experience:
- One-year experience in childcare or school-age children in a classroom or group setting and curriculum planning experience.
- Supervisory experience desired.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven ability to collaborate with staff, parents, school personnel, and professionals.
- Strong knowledge of youth practices, child safety, and well-being.
- Dependable, trustworthy, and committed to strong work ethics.
- Familiar with Department of Youth Child Care Licensing Rules and Ohio Step Up to Quality initiatives.
**This is a full-time, twelve-month-per-year positions.**
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Job Type: Full-time.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off..
- Parental leave.
- Professional development assistance.
- Referral program.
- Retirement plan.
- Vision insurance.