Before & After Care (PT) Site Director- Mississippi

Primary – Program

• Plan and coordinate daily activities, including CATCH, STEM and Reading programs.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment, ensuring a high level of program quality.
• Ensure all program areas and equipment are kept clean and safe.
• Encourage respect for personal property, program equipment and school facilities.
• Monitor sign in/sign out procedures for accuracy; maintain daily attendance records.
• Enforce appropriate safety regulations/emergency procedures.
• Comply/enforce all Mississippi Department of Human Services licensing requirements.
• Attend all required staff trainings and weekly site director meetings.
• Assume other duties identified as program changes/evolve to meet the needs of the families served.

Children/Parents/School Administration

• Establish positive relationships with all program participants and their families and with school administration.
• Provide positive role models to children and staff within the philosophy of YMCA standards and expectations.
• Observe children’s behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior management techniques when needed.

Supervisory

• Supervise Group Leaders, providing leadership and guidance.
• Conduct bi-weekly site staff meetings.
• Aid program director with annual site staff evaluations.
• Maintain current staff files/records in compliance with DHS standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and pass pre-employment background checks/drug screening.
• Four years of college with 2 years of experience administering a child care/educational program, which includes staff supervisory experience OR
• Two years of college with 30 hours in business or management, child or youth development, or related field and 2 years experience administering a child care/educational program, which includes staff supervisory experience OR
• High school diploma with 4 years experience administering a child care/educational program and 30 hours of TECTA administrator or Child Development Associate (CDA); staff supervisory experience.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid and Child Abuse Training or obtain with 30 days of hire date.