Youth Development Site Lead/Ninfa Laurenzo Early Child Care Center

About the role

The role involves providing direction for the afterschool program, overseeing its daily operations, and implementing YMCA-approved curriculum. The position also entails ensuring the safety and well-being of children, managing site operations, and engaging with parents and the community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Texas Childcare Licensing Site Director, ensuring compliance with YMCA Houston and state regulations.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children through structured and unstructured activities.
• Oversee the daily operations of the afterschool program, including site management and supervision.
• Monitor children’s activities and behavior, ensuring they engage in safe and age-appropriate behaviors.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques and address behavioral issues in a calm and constructive manner.
• Conduct regular safety drills and inspections to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and organizational policies.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s progress, behavior, and any concerns.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote program growth and increase enrollment.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhering to sanitation and safety standards.
• Report any concerns or issues to the Program Director in a timely manner.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management.
• Two (2) college courses are equivalent to 100 clock hours.
• Minimum Standard #744.1017.
• At least 1 year experience working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school or equivalent.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience supervising others preferred.
• Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health.
• Pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior childcare or baby-sitting experience is preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Previous experience supervising others preferred.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Functional Expertise
• Inclusion
• Program/Project Management

Benefits

Details will be provided in advance.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Before/After School: Part-time, typically Monday-Friday, morning shift 6:30 am – 8:30 am, afternoon shift 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm (start and end time may vary). Program runs concurrently with ISD calendar. May be required to work Saturday's occassionally. Camp: Typically Monday-Friday, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm with a morning, afternoon and evening shift option (start and end time may vary). Camps run concurrently with ISD calendar breaks. Position will default to a Youth Development Counselor during Camp Seasons unless the employee applies for an alternative position. May be required to work Saturday's occassionally.

Must be available to attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings.