YMCA of Delaware · 3 months ago
School Age Site Administrator- Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family
Newark, DE
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.50/hr - $18/hr
0+ years expYMCA of Delaware is dedicated to ensuring the success and wellbeing of youth and families in the community. They are seeking a School Age Site Administrator to supervise and support children in a Before/After Care program while maintaining a safe and engaging environment. The role involves planning activities, communicating with parents, and adhering to regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
To bring consistency and build quality to the Before/After Care program by being on-site 50% of the program’s operating hours
Supervise the site(s), children, group(s), and all activities as assigned while exhibiting safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate childcare practices
Provide daily care for children including feeding and supporting social/emotional needs
Encourage, engage, and support children in all classroom activities including Instructional times, mealtimes, transitions, and gross motor
Implement positive behavior management techniques
Plan, implement and actively participate in daily age-appropriate classroom activities to ensure all children are provided an opportunity to learn. This includes ensuring a variety of literacy, health living, STEM and physical activities are provided daily
Observe children and document their progress and development
Communicate effectively with co-workers, branch administration, and parents to develop & maintain positive relationships that encourage collaboration1 consistency and increase parent participation
Ensure all members receive exceptional experience by meeting the needs of the customer in a timely and polite manner
Ensure the facility and all equipment/supplies are clean, well-maintained, and free of hazards daily
Complete and maintain required program documentation including, but not limited to, children’s attendance, meal counts, emergency drills, and daily parent communication
Attend and actively participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development trainings
Ensure all YMCA and State mandated regulatory standards, policies and protocols are always adhered to including Licensing, Stars and DPH
Attends and completes all required trainings as assigned
Reports program needs and concerns to Child Development Director
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 20 years of age
Option 1: At least a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by DOE and successful completion of at least 12 college or university credits from a regionally accredited college or university in recreation, elementary education, school-age care, or school-age administration and six months experience working with children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group
Option 2: At least a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by DOE and successful completion of at least 6 college or university credits from a regionally accredited college or university in recreation, elementary education, school-age care, or school-age administration and the school-age bundle offered by the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood and six months experience working with children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group
Option 3: At least a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by DOE and successful completion of the school-age bundle offered by the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood and twelve months experience working with children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group
Complete a physical & tuberculosis screening and provide a physician's documentation of both within 30 days of hire
Successful completion of a comprehensive criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware
Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children
Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy development
Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children and staff
Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Preferred
Multi-lingual skills
Prior experience working with youth in a group setting
Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
Flexible and willing to accommodate the needs of the early childhood community and staff team
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
Ability to persuade and influence others
Knowledge of early childhood/school age education programs and techniques
Knowledge of child development theory and practice
Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
Preference will be given to candidates who can work either 5 mornings, 5 afternoons or both to ensure continuity of care for our students
Benefits
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!
Company
YMCA of Delaware
YMCA of Delaware is a non-profit firm to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living & social responsibility.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
TD Charitable Foundation
2023-05-08Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Jarrett Royster
President and CEO
Peter DeGregorio
Chief Financial Officer
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