Site Director - Carter Elementary

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As a key member of the Child Enrichment Program (CEP) leadership team, the Site Director is responsible for leading a staff of 6-10 , interacting with parents, providing direct care of 60 children, writing curriculum and activity planning, and promoting positive member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
• Stands and greets parents and children by name.
• Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages children in learning activities.
• Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants, staff, supervisor, and partnering agencies.
• Writing lesson plans, and implementing activities consistent with the weekly themes.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules, and ensures staff team does as well.
• Record keeping including records of children enrolled, staff and attendance.
• Communicates with parents and caregivers about their child’s activities/day.
• Provides supervision of Group Leaders including coaching and evaluations.
• Possess a willingness to work with youth and staff while having FUN.
• Supports the Annual Giving Campaign.
• Able to be a role model for children, and staff in our programs.
• A leader that possesses initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Maintains all Childcare Licensing requirements, as well as the STARS/ALL STARS Initiative.
• Deadlines are met on a regular basis including weekly files, incident/accident reports, PNC, registrations, 3C’s contracts.