FMG Afterschool Site Director

Southeast Ventura County YMCA; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is seeking a dedicated Site Director to lead the Find My Genius program, delivering high-quality STEM-based education to children and families. The role oversees a site, mentors staff, and partners with schools and community organizations to foster youth development and healthy living.

Responsibilities include program development, safety, record-keeping, field trips, and ensuring compliance with CA standards while maintaining a positive, inclusive learning

Qualifications

• 12 units in ECE, Child Development, Education, or related field; completion of Child Care Administration course.
• Teaching Credential is a plus
• Experience with students individually and in small groups
• Ability to plan and lead interactive ELA and Math activities
• All required online training completed before starting work; compensated accordingly
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and inspire staff

Responsibilities

• Oversees afterschool Find My Genius Site.
• Develop and implement academic programs aligned with YMCA mission, emphasizing STEM-based academics.
• Collaborates with staff to enhance program effectiveness and reach more participants.
• Monitor program activities, evaluate outcomes, and adjust to improve performance.
• Train, schedule, supervise, and mentor 3+ academic staff; ensure hands-on STEM lessons.
• Provide ongoing support and professional development for staff.
• Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate records including participant data and program evaluations.
• Ensure safety protocols and medical/disciplinary procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Experience with students

Plan interactive ELA/Math activities

Safety & compliance awareness

Mentoring staff

Education

12 units in ECE/Child Development/Education

Child Care Administration course

Teaching Credential

Tools

CPR & First Aid certifications

California child safety regulations knowledge

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The YMCA is seeking a dedicated and passionate Site Director to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting our mission to foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Site Director will oversee a site location for our Find My Genius Program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational services to child and families in the community with a focus on STEM-based academics.

Essential Functions

• Oversees afterschool Find My Genius Site.


• Develop and implement academic programs that align with YMCA’s mission and objectives, emphasizing hands on and STEM-based academics.


• Collaborates with staff to enhance program effectiveness and reach more participants.


• Monitor program activities, evaluate outcomes, and make necessary adjustments to improve performance.


• Train, schedule, supervise, and mentor 3 or more academic staff, ensuring they possess the skills and knowledge to facilitate hands‑on academic and STEM-based lessons effectively.


• Provide ongoing support, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for staff members.


• Serves as a positive role model, nurturing children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships within families.


• Supervises scholars, classroom, or site, as well as all activities, breaks, and transitions, including ADA accommodations where appropriate.


• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders through program activities, family nights, parent conferences, etc.


• Maintain accurate records, including participant data, attendance records, and program evaluations. Gathers information for the scholar’s portfolio, such as anecdotal observations, art artifacts, and other record keeping.


• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child, monitoring their educational and social progress and making necessary recommendations for adjustments.


• Ensure the safety and well‑being of all participants by implementing and enforcing appropriate safety protocols and procedures.


• Follows all policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.


• Consistently supports classroom and behavior management to develop a safe and productive learning environment through positive reinforcement techniques.


• Continuously scans a variety of environments and surrounding areas for potential hazards and takes appropriate action to remove or avoid them.


• Maintains program site and equipment.


• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations, including child safety standards, licensing requirements, and the CA Quality Standards for Expanded Learning Programs.


• Helps to implement program testing at the beginning, middle, and end of the programs, runs test scores, and creates appropriate curriculum.


• Attends staff meetings and completes all assigned online and in‑person trainings.


• Maintains a positive attitude towards scholars, parents, coworkers, school personnel, school, and site director


• Assist scholars with homework.


• Attends field trips and other special events.


• Maintains site budget and purchases snack and other program supplies.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 12 units in ECE, Child Development, Education, or other related field, plus completion of the Child Care Administration course


• Teaching Credential, a plus


• Experience working with students individually and in small groups


• Ability to plan and lead interactive ELA and Math activities


• All required online training must be completed before starting work, which will be compensated for accordingly


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff and volunteers


• Knowledge of educational principles, curriculum development, and assessment techniques, particularly in science and STEM education


• CPR & First Aid Certifications through a nationally recognized organization. Certifications must be maintained and current at all times


• Criminal records clearance


• Certifications (must be maintained and current at all times):


• CPR & First Aid certifications through a nationally recognized organization.


• Mandated Reporter certification.


• Germ Management through California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Physical Demands

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings


• This position may require the ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, wade in water in order to supervise children, able to walk continuously at least ½ mile, spend a full workday outdoors in any weather condition


• Ability to lift to 25 pounds