Site Director - Schenectady School Age Program at Capital District YMCA in Schenectady, New York

Job Description:

$2,000.00 sign on bonus!

Through the end of September, we’ll start you off with a $500 bonus just for joining our team, and add another $1500 bonus after just 3 months with us.

Full-Time Opportunity to work in our school age program!

The Schenectady YMCA is hiring! We will be offering a School Age Program at several elementary schools starting this fall, and we are excited to have you join our team! The Site Director plans, manages, and supervises a developmentally appropriate childcare program at one large site (more than 30 youths). Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children and parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth at site and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall after school childcare experience.

The School Age Site Director will have the following:

• AA/AS is preferred. School Age Child Care Credential OR AAS OR Two years of College with 18 credits in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or related field.


• Two years direct experience with children under age 13 required.


• One year of experience in a supervisory capacity required.


• Submission of NYS Medical Statement of Childcare Staff Form documenting physician clearance to work in a childcare setting as well as TB Test which meets Health and Social Service requirement.


• Maintain 30 hours of childcare related training every two years.


• Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Blood borne Pathogens to be completed within 30 days of hire.


• Excellent organizational, communication and problem solving skills. Basic knowledge of computers.


• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

This is a full time position with benefits that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 403B, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more!

Starting Rate is $17.24 per hour.

Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): Prior experience in a supervisory capacity.


• 2 year(s): Direct experience with children under age 13.

Education

Required

• Some college or better in Physical Education Teacher Education or related field


• Associates or better in Elementary Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Bloodborne Pathogens


• SACC Credential


• First Aid


• CPR


• AED

Skills

Required

• Recreational Games


• Group Facilitation


• Work in diverse community


• Organizational


• Supervision


• Problem Solving


• PC Experience


• Communication

Behaviors

Required

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking


• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals


• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help


• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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