Trotter Afterschool Director

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Boston in Dorchester seeks an Afterschool Director to supervise and coordinate the afterschool program, ensuring quality services and alignment with school day curricula. You will lead staff, manage licensing compliance, and foster healthy living and youth development within the community.

The role requires 30 hours per week onsite at Trotter Elementary School, with some off-site meetings scheduled with the supervisor. Strong collaboration with school staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Passion for positive youth development and working with families.
• Experience training, leading, and coaching part-time staff (1–2 years).
• Experience in diverse communities and equity mindset.
• Bilingual in English and Haitian Creole preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support classrooms and align afterschool activities with school day curricula.
• Ensure adherence to licensing standards and create organized programming.
• Develop communication systems to inform parents about scheduling and activities.
• Participate in annual fundraising campaigns.
• Maintain safe, healthy, and engaging program environments.
• Collaborate with school staff to extend the school day.
• Lead summer programming at licensed YMCA locations when needed.
• Oversee attendance, child files, evaluations, and reporting.

Skills

Youth development passion

Staff coaching

Equity mindset

Bilingual English/Haitian Kreol

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Trotter Afterschool Director

Department: Child Development: Before / After School

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dorchester YMCA

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 / hour

Description

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, with direction from the Youth Development Leadership Team, the After School Director plans, coordinates and provides supervision of the afterschool program to ensure quality services which provide growth in academics, social emotional development and health and wellness. The Director conducts him/herself in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner and is a role model for colleagues, staff as well as for program families. In addition, he/she ensures focus on programming that promotes healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.

This role will work 30 hours a week onsite at the Trotter Elementary School (including afterschool program hours). Other off-site meetings will be required on a predetermined schedule with supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of the school day curricula by supporting classrooms throughout the school day. Utilizing that knowledge, ensure that the program staff plans and implements classroom curricula that align with school day learning and provide growth in skills, self-awareness, group relations, and character development.
• Ensure adherence to EEC licensing standards, and create systems and structures that allow for organized and impactful programming and an inclusive culture.
• Develop new or utilize existing systems of communication to inform parents and community networks about scheduling, program activities and opportunities for engagement.
• Participate in the Y annual campaign
• Maintain a program environments which are safe, healthy, and engaging.
• Position the YMCA in the community as a resource and asset through engagement and participation in the broader Trotter community.
• Collaborate with Trotter school staff to ensure that the after-school program is a valued extension of the school day.
• Support and/or operate as lead Director, summer programming at a licensed YMCA location.

General Responsibilities

• Keep safety of children as first priority; emphasize personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, parents, and early education staff.
• Use positive and constructive methods of child and staff guidance, while ensuring that all staff does the same.
• Ensures the development, maintenance, and quality of the program, consistent with the YMCA mission and philosophy - including daily schedules of staff, curriculum, supervision, staff meetings, professional development, parent meetings, and special events.
• Ensure all necessary personnel, payroll, file maintenance, and EEC paperwork is current, including documents related to licensing and other state or YMCA initiatives.
• Maintain accurate attendance, children’s files, evaluations, and proper reporting to parents and regulatory agencies.
• Manage transportation for participants
• Work with the Business Manager / Bookkeeper to ensure up-to-date accounts among families in accordance with EEC and YMCA policies as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or Youth Development Leadership

MCA Competencies (Team Leader)

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values; Shows a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them; Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; Builds rapport and relates well to others; Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations; Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively; Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another; Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience; Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings; Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately; Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process; Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships; Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• A passion for positive youth development, serving youth and families and out of school time programming
• 1-2 years of experience training, leading and coaching part-time staff
• Experience working in diverse communities and a commitment to an equity mindset and asset-based perspective
• Bilingual in English and Haitian Kreyol preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (at times on the floor with children) and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Effect on End Results

Effectiveness is measured by -

• A warm, engaging environment for children, staff and families which meet quality standards and EEC licensing requirements.
• A developmentally sound program for children which provides positive channels to grow, learn and develop to their full potential.
• A program which meets the community needs, in a manner consistent with the YMCA mission.
• APT data, SAYO-Y surveys, School Leader surveys and family surveys measuring program success and student and family satisfaction

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Benefits

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• A healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)