What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Age Enrichment Program Supervisor position at YWCA Of Lancaster?
eliminating racism
empowering women
YWCA Lancaster
YWCA Lancaster is looking for full-time School Age Child Enrichment Program Supervisor, who is an integral part of our team.
YWCA Lancaster partners with Penn Manor School District to provide kindergarten wrap class and before/after school care.
What your day looks like:
- Provide a positive, nurturing environment for children, parents and staff.
- Perform primary job responsibilities of Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher of planning and executing developmentally appropriate activities for the children based on the PA Academic Standards.
- Always maintain ratio and supervision of students.
- Ensure that all staff are adhering to DHS regulations and guidelines.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the room and facilities, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping,
and sanitizing all surfaces and toys.
- Submit monthly electronic attendance to billing personnel and notify assistant director by close of business on the last day of the month.
- Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques with children.
- Build behavior plans with staff and parents as needed.
- Ensure that all name-to-face cards are generated, using YWCA approved branding, for each child by the end of the first week of school or first week of care. Ensure usage of name- to face cards per supervision policy.
- Work with parents and school personnel to ensure cooperative relationships between the YWCA and Penn Manor School District.
- Assist with supervision of staff and report any concerns to Assistant Director.
- Ensure that snacks and any supplies for site are replenished.
- Attend training sessions and maintain a current PDR in accordance with Keystone Stars requirements.
- Submit weekly lessons plans by Monday at 10am to Assistant Director.
- Assist with registration nights for Camp and School Year, as assigned.
- Ensure that all children’s observations and assessments are completed by timeline given by program administration.
- Assistant with training of current and new staff.
- Ensure the fire drills are completed each month.
- Responsible for transportation and completion of all paperwork to and from the sites.
- Follow bus/van rules when traveling with students. Assist children with entrance and departure of vehicles if necessary.
- Be first contact with parents on site. Keep parents informed of events and behavior problems.
- Practice flexibility regarding staffing needs.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Work cooperatively with SACC staff and other YWCA personnel.
- Participate in two YWCA Staff Professional Development Days.
- Adhere to YWCA Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in at least one mission related activity every year.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Who you are:
- BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education., Child Development, Special Ed., Elementary Ed., or human services field; or a BA/BS degree which includes 30 credits in a related field preferred
- Leadership experience working in a school district or childcare program
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with DHS guidelines and regulations
- Strong written, oral communication and listening skills
- Desire and ability to embody the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
- Respect for children and their caregivers, as well as a belief in the individuality of each child.
- Adherence to confidentiality policies
- Must be able to lift 45 lbs. and have movement ability to sit, stand, crawl, climb, lift overhead, bend and move from sitting position on floor to standing position.
Who we are:
YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Everything we do is based on the belief that all women and families have the right to be safe and choose the direction of their lives. Since 1889, we have served children and adults in the community through a variety of programs. Current offerings include the Racial Equity Institute, Dorothy Height Book Club and Lunch & Learns on current topics; Kepler Hall residence, home to fifty women, men and children; YWonderful Kids providing child enrichment for ages six weeks to five years and before/after school care in a number of settings; Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center with a 24 hour hotline and no-cost professional counseling for survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. Our programs address the fact that far too many individuals experience violence, and lack economic security, and these issues disproportionately impact women and people of color. If we want to empower all women, we must also tackle racism. When all women and families can reach their full potential, our communities thrive.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days of employment
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance plans available
- Retirement plan with employee match
- 403b plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Long/Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- paid holidays, floating holiday
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Participation in YWCA activities and seminars
- Childcare at a discounted rate
- no childcare cost for your first child, discount for each additional child(ren)
- Parental leave
- 20% tuition discount at Widener University (including graduate and continuing studies-bachelor’s completion)
We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a progressive company with strong core values, we offer a professional working environment and a competitive benefits package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
YWCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.