POSITION SUMMARY

The YMCA is seeking a dedicated and passionate Site Director to join our team This position plays a vital role in supporting our mission to foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Site Director will oversee a site location for our Find My Genius Program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational services to child and families in the community with a focus on STEM-based academics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees afterschool Find My Genius Site. Develop and implement academic programs that align with YMCA's mission and objectives, emphasizing hands on and STEM-based academics. Collaborates with staff to enhance program effectiveness and reach more participants. Monitor program activities, evaluate outcomes, and make necessary adjustments to improve performance. Train, schedule, supervise, and mentor 3 or more academic staff, ensuring they possess the skills and knowledge to facilitate hands-on academic and STEM-based lessons effectively. Provide ongoing support, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for staff members. Serves as a positive role model, nurturing children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships within families. Supervises scholars, classroom, or site, as well as all activities, breaks, and transitions, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders through program activities, family nights, parent conferences, etc. Maintain accurate records, including participant data, attendance records, and program evaluations. Gathers information for the scholar's portfolio, such as anecdotal observations, art artifacts, and other record keeping. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child, monitoring their educational and social progress and making necessary recommendations for adjustments. Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by implementing and enforcing appropriate safety protocols and procedures. Follows all policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Consistently supports classroom and behavior management to develop a safe and productive learning environment through positive reinforcement techniques. Continuously scans a variety of environments and surrounding areas for potential hazards and takes appropriate action to remove or avoid them. Maintains program site and equipment. Maintain compliance with relevant regulations, including child safety standards, licensing requirements, and the CA Quality Standards for Expanded Learning Programs. Helps to implement program testing at the beginning, middle, and end of the programs, runs test scores, and creates appropriate curriculum. Attends staff meetings and completes all assigned online and in-person trainings. Maintains a positive attitude towards scholars, parents, coworkers, school personnel, school, and site director Assist scholars with homework. Attends field trips and other special events. Maintains site budget and purchases snack and other program supplies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

12 units in ECE, Child Development, Education, or other related field, plus completion of the Child Care Administration course Teaching Credential, a plus Experience working with students individually and in small groups Ability to plan and lead interactive ELA and Math activities All required online training must be completed before starting work, which will be compensated for accordingly Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff and volunteers Knowledge of educational principles, curriculum development, and assessment techniques, particularly in science and STEM education CPR & First Aid Certifications through a nationally recognized organization. Certifications must be maintained and current at all times Criminal records clearance Certifications (must be maintained and current at all times): CPR & First Aid certifications through a nationally recognized organization. Mandated Reporter certification. Germ Management through California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Physical Demands Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings This position may require the ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, wade in water in order to supervise children, able to walk continuously at least ½ mile, spend a full workday outdoors in any weather condition Ability to lift to 25 pounds