Site Leader - Before/After School Enrichment - Full Time

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

50% off programming

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Site Leader for a full-time, hourly position at Columbia North YMCA in Philadelphia, PA. The role requires a degree in education or human services and at least 2 years of childcare experience.

Responsibilities include leading before/after school programs, ensuring safety and quality, and coordinating staff and family communications. The position offers comprehensive benefits, YMCA membership, and program discounts, with annual training and development

Qualifications

• Present degree documentation from an accredited college or university in education or human services as defined by state licensing regulations.
• Verify a minimum of 2 years (2500 hours) of childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and be accountable for YMCA Policies, state licensing regulations, and Quality Rating System standards.
• Develop and manage the overall strategy for delivering programs related to Before and After School Child Care.
• Ensure staff excellence in the delivery of high quality and safety for all programs.
• Direct and maintain environments that build children's self-esteem and use positive behavior management techniques.
• Supervise staff to maintain safety, attendance, and ratios at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about children's progress and maintain confidentiality.
• Plan daily child-centered activities and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Maintain accurate staff and child records in accordance with licensing regulations.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

Bachelor degree in education or human services

Job description

Columbia North YMCA, 1400 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Full Time, Hourly | $21.16-$22.60

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for Site Leader to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help young adults increase independence through community based activities, job skill exploration, and healthy living experiences.

Specific site determined after shadowing session.

Some rewards for joining our team:

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).

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• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.

What is needed for this job

• Present documentation of achieved degree from an accredited college or university in education or human services related field as defined by state licensing regulations.
• Verify a minimum of2 years (2500 hours) of childcare experience.

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Read and be accountable for YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body (PA- DHS ) regulations, and Quality Rating System standards, including knowing and articulating the YMCA mission
• De v e l o p a n d m a g e t h e o vera l l s t rategy for delivering programs and services r e l a ted to Before and After School Child Care programs.
• Ensure staff excellence in t h e de l i very o f high quality and safety for a ll programs.
• Direct and maintain control of environments that build children’s self-esteem. Utilize positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management.
• Supervise by being able to identify, SEE, HEAR, DIRECT and ASSIST to ensure the safety of each child in your direct care group at all times by adhering to small group/ratio and accurately maintaining attendance of the children in your care.
• Communicate effectively and timely with parents/guardians regarding children's program experience, progress (written as well as verbal). Maintain confidentiality, use sensitivity, and patience always.
• Provide quality Adult/Child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open-ended questions.
• Maintain age-appropriate verbal interaction guidelines at all times, exercising patience.
• Ensure that centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate Learning Center.
• Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed.
• Attend and renew as needed all necessary training as reflected in your training plan in accordance with YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body regulations, and Quality Rating System standards , including but not limited to 6 hours of childcare related training annually.
• Conduct/record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parent/guardian(s).
• Coordinate, plan, and implement daily child centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences within YMCA, state licensing and quality rating system guidelines. Adapt the program whenever possible to meet the individualized needs of the children.
• Ensure staff and child records are maintained in accordance with state licensing regulations. Organize and update files while protecting the confidentiality of this information.
• Ensure accurate maintenance, recording and reporting of daily attendance, mobile emergency contact binders, trip binders and allergy reports.
• Lead by example and always interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of the children and staff.
• Supervise all staff assigned to the site. Manage employee schedules, accurate recording and reporting of time worked (timesheets), arrange coverage to meet required ratios
• Support the District Team Leader in other areas required to provide a quality program implementation and exemplification of the YMCA's mission.
• Prepare and distribute quality, brand compliant, up to date, written communication with the parent/guardian(s) (example: Family Board maintenance, monthly newsletters, program updates, and announcements).
• Meet deadlines: Ensure monthly lesson plans, weekly and specialized reports, and supply requests are submitted and managed in a timely manner. Plan and manage time and resources effectively.

What you can expect:

Support from an amazing team

Opportunities to learn & grow

Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

Columbia North YMCA, 1400 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America