School Age Childcare Director

Description

General Functions:

Under the direction of the Camp & SACC Director, the SACC Director will plan, organize and lead a comprehensive enrichment program for children who attend the Before and After School programs at the Auburn YMCA.  

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize and lead all daily SACC program activities in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the YMCA, ensuring the safety and well being of the children at all times
•  Actively participates in all activities. Posts and maintains a monthly calendar of activities.
• Observes and follows the YMCA School Aged Child Care program guidelines, best practices and regulations set forth by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Acts as a positive role model for children in the program using appropriate speech, actions and attire.
• Provides a safe, healthy, moral and fun environment for all children. Treats all children with dignity and respect. Assess each child’s needs and strives to meet those needs.
• Supervise behavior management of the program participants using positive techniques of guidance, redirection, reinforcement and encouragement of age appropriate expectations. Instills guidelines and environments that are safe and minimizes the need for discipline. Provides steps for appropriate progressive discipline as needed.
• Ensures a set homework time and provides help as needed.
• Ensures children are provided nutritious snacks as appropriate.
• Communicates with Camp & SACC Director as needed and maintains open communication with building staff.
• Attends all staff meetings & in-service training required by the Camp & SACC Director.
• Provides the Camp & SACC Director with your wants and needs to operate the best possible program within the school district. 
• Works closely with the district that the program is housed in, to ensure that all of the needs of the program & district are being met. 
• Maintains a positive open relationship with staff, parents and program participants. Brings concerns to the Camp & SACC Director, parents and other individuals as necessary. Maintains confidentiality. 
• Maintains clear, concise records of daily attendance, expenses and participant registration forms. Participates in program audits as requested by the Program Director.
• Conducts and maintains records of monthly fire drills, monthly inspection reports, weekly safety checks and other requirements as mandated by OCFS.
• Supervise site staff and conducts regular meetings to prepare program activities. Regularly evaluate staff performance through verbal feedback and yearly formal evaluation process.
• Attends scheduled monthly staff meetings/workshops/trainings.
• Pursues professional development through continuing education. Completes at least 15 hours of continuing education training every year as required by OCFS.
• Works as supportive staff in various YMCA programs as needed. 
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the Auburn YMCA-WEIU, and OCFS.
• Identifies and responds to child abuse according to the YMCA Youth Protection Policy.
• Ensure that all SACC Regulations are followed on a daily basis.
• Work with your licensor to ensure that your program meets all of the regulations and best practices set forth by the Office of Children & Family Services. 
• Maintain current CPR/1st Aid at all times. 

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Effect on End Result:

This position strongly impacts the way the YMCA accomplishes its mission. The YMCA SACC Director is committed to promoting an environment that teaches values; is healthy; safe and provides an opportunity for positive growth experiences. A quality program will

1. Have strong relationships with parents and reflect a strong community image.

2. Promote safe and age-appropriate activities.

3. Will support and promote quality performance supporting high rates of staff retention.