Director-SACC

YMCA of the USA; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA in Maryland is seeking a Base Director to oversee daily youth development programs and ensure high standards of care. You will plan unit lessons, supervise activities, and maintain safe, engaging classrooms in compliance with MSDE regulations.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, sign-in procedures, and building strong relationships with families and staff while promoting program quality and continuity across the base group.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old and meet MSDE regulations.
• Experience leading groups of children including school age.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement unit lesson plans.
• Develop and implement daily classroom activity.
• Ensure parents/guardians sign in and out daily.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with staff and parents.
• Create and maintain a safe and attractive learning environment.
• Organize center events (field trips, school pictures, etc.).
• Keep training up to date per MSDE and YMCA requirements.

Skills

Group leadership

Program planning

Education

90 hours in School Age Childcare Curriculum

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Youth Development, the Base Director is responsible for planning and assisting with the daily program as it relates to children and their daily activities. Major emphasis is on program excellence and developing quality care of the highest standard. The Base Director will support ongoing program continuity by ensuring that scheduled program and facility use plans are followed and adhering to MSDE regulations and standards.

Qualifications

Incumbent must be 21 years of age and possess 90 hr. School Age Credit Classes and 12 hours of continued training every year, must meet all MSDE regulations and have experience leading groups of children which include:
800 Hours of experience
AND
90 hours in Childcare Development and School Age Curriculum or a related field with a plan of study leading to a credential AND two years’ experience related to caring for children (one of the years has to be working with school age children).

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement unit lesson plans.
• Develop and implement daily classroom activity.
• Ensure parents/guardians sign in and out on a daily basis.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers and parents.
• Create and maintain a safe and attractive learning environment.
• Expand job knowledge and classroom skills on an ongoing basis.
• Organize center events (field trips, school pictures, etc.).
• Perform other tasks related to the operation of the Base Program. Knows and follows established childcare policies.
• The member relations aspect of this position requires that relationship building be the number one priority at all times, attending to the needs and requests of health seekers, members, and all people within the YMCA in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Complete the following training within 30 days of hire: Staff Expectations, First Aid, and CPR.
• Complete New Employee Orientation within 60 days of hire.
• Keep all training as required by MSDE or the Hagerstown Y up to date.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create better member experiences.
• Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.