Bradford 21st Child Care Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the YMCA Executive Director of PA Child Care, this position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position will plan, develop, write, administer, coordinate, and maintain the YMCA Bradford Elementary 21st CCLC Grant-funded program that will serve the BASD district/community/students at the following site locations: Bradford Area Middle High School.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure children's safety, implementing emergency procedures and risk management.
2. Interact positively with children daily, upholding YMCA core values.
3. Assist in creating high-quality lesson and activity plans per grant guidelines and YMCA standards.
4. Demonstrate project management principles, providing leadership and motivating staff.
5. Collect and analyze student data, and evaluate programs based on needs.
6. Apply budgetary and supervisory principles, tracking and balancing budgets, and managing expenditures.
7. Use computer software effectively and understand human resource and finance procedures.
8. Demonstrate instructional services and effective communication with supervisors, staff, students, and parents.
9. Recruit and hire employees and volunteers, ensuring state clearances and grant documentation are complete.
10. Assess and address program needs, collaborating with community and agency partners to fulfill grant requirements.
11. Report program progress and future directions to administrators and board of directors.
12. Supervise and support project staff, ensuring smooth introduction of program elements sponsored by other organizations.
13. Plan, publicize, recruit for, and conduct student activities per grant guidelines.
14. Support project evaluation by gathering data, distributing surveys, and completing necessary activities.
15. Provide support to summer programs and assist in delivering program services.
16. Complete all YMCA-required training, attend mandatory meetings, and document children's attendance and incidents per state requirements.
17. Consult with YMCA staff, supervisors, principals, and teachers to meet program goals and ensure accuracy of all grant-related records.
18. Help plan and implement staff development training, maintaining site appearance and quality of supplies.
19. Work collaboratively with child care staff, maintaining professionalism, alertness, and eliminating unsafe practices.
20. Complete additional assignments and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor and/or CEO.

HOURS OF POSITION:

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. This position MUST work in-person at the assigned site location(s) and during 21st CCLC Program Hours. This position is a year-round position that is required to work in-person at the Bradford YMCA during non-program hours.

BENEFITS:

- COMPLIMENTARY YMCA Family Membership

- Program/Child Care Discounts

- Medical/Dental/Vision

- Long Term Disability (Company pays on behalf of the employee)

- Life Insurance (Company pays up to salary on behalf of the employee)

- Retirement Plan Options

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record. As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.