Job Description *HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE* The St. Paul Midway YMCA School Age Childcare program is hiring an experienced, community-focused Site Director at one of our many community school childcare locations in Burnsville. Must be available for a split shift, M-F before and after school. The Site Director will work approximately 32 hours onsite with the children and Program Staff and an additional 8 hours of administrative work that can be completed during the day with flexibility. This role is eligible for a $1,000 hiring bonus for candidates starting in November; apply today to learn more! Compensation range starts at $21+/hr and includes an excellent benefits package! We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The YMCA before and after school childcare program is dedicated to the quality development and engagement of school age children in partnership with families, schools, and communities. The YMCA before and after school childcare program aims to develop the whole child by providing school age-appropriate learning experiences and opportunities using a theme-based curriculum with activities that include: Arts & HumanitiesHealth & FitnessScience, Technology, Engineering & MathSocial Emotional LearningService LearningAcademic EnrichmentField Trips, Swimming & Special Events 1. Job Summary: The School Age Child Care Site Director is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the school age childcare site and will plan, lead, and evaluate group experiences. This position operates at a specific school age site. The incumbent provides high quality recreational experiences for children that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. 2. Essential Functions: · Plan, develop, supervise, and implement the program activities at the site. · Manage curriculum planning for the site. · Develop and distribute parent communications. · Assist with the promotion of the Branch and school age child care programs to the community. · Make ongoing systematic observations and evaluations of each child. · Obtain and update all registrations, contracts, release forms, and emergency forms that pertain to administration of the school age child program at the site. · Maintain required program records such as attendance, daily schedules, and rosters. · Manage purchasing of site program · Directly supervise staff and may help in the hiring process. · Maintain employee requirements for Minnesota Department of Health and Safety (DHS) Certified Centers or Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DHS) Licensed Centers. · Maintain CACFP and Minnesota DHS or Wisconsin DCF regulations for meals and snacks, if applicable. 3. Relationships: This position reports to the School Age Child Care Director. The incumbent interacts with participants, parents, staff, school employees, and the community. The incumbent will have regular contact with children and parents of diverse backgrounds. 4. Qualifications: Required: · Minimum age of 21. · Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience working in a professional childcare or school aged program. · Education in child development, child guidance, human relations, or recreational programs and/or equivalent experience. · Excellent skills in planning activities for various ages, staff supervision and development, communication, organization, and human relations. · MN or WI state background check and state fingerprints required upon hire. · Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR; First Aid Certified or ability to obtain within 30 days. · Commitment to working with school age children in a recreational setting. · Ability to work with diverse populations. Preferred: · Degree in education or recreation. · Minimum of one (1) year of previous supervisory experience. 5. Work Conditions: · Must be able to actively participate in youth games/activities which include getting in the water during swimming, going on bus trips or field trips. · Ability to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites. · Perform all physical aspects of the position, including moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time. · Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations. · Maintain supervision for prolonged periods of time which may include swimming, outdoor activities, bus rides, field trips, etc. · May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, lifting, writing, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation. · May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment. 6. Additional Notes: This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all. Requirements