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YWCA Central Massachusetts ASSISTANT SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR in Worcester, Massachusetts
ASSISTANT SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Job Details
Job Location
YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$22.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Description
Job Title:Assistant School Age Program Director Department:Childcare
Reports to:School Age Program Director Effective Date:July 2024
Schedule:Full time, Monday through Friday
Remote Position:No
Job Summary:
As the Assistant Director – School age you will assist the School Age Program Director in managing program operations in a professional and confidential manner and in a way which incorporates the developmental and culturally sensitive philosophy of the program to ensure the very highest quality of care for children and families, compliance with Department of Early Education and Care requirements, DPH requirements, and health and safety regulations, as well as to ensure cost effective operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Hire and schedule program staff, including substitute coverage, to meet Department of Early Education and Care requirements.
Assist with supervising staff: encourage positive staff/child interaction and effective communication among staff; review 90-day evaluations for new employees and annual performance evaluations; provide staff development opportunities.
Develop and complete Individual Professional Development Plans for every early education staff member.
Provide back-up support to the Director including managing operations, supervising staff, working with parents, problem solving, decision making, etc, as needed.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop curriculum with the School Age Program Director, including Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M), using appropriate grant guidelines for a multi-site after school program and a summer camp program.
Work with the Site Coordinators to ensure that a safe environment is created, implemented and maintained in an environment where students can learn and grow at their own pace, interact comfortably with adults, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate activities throughout the center.
Develop good relationships with parents using Strengthening Families Model and maintain open and consistent communication; an open door policy which encourages parent visits, family activities, regular parent meetings, immediate communication about contagious illnesses, fire alarms etc.
Work with families in need of intervention and work with the School Age Program Director, make referrals to outside agencies as needed.
Be the secondary reviewer for income eligible slots and vouchers.
Assist in developing agenda and facilitating mandatory monthly center meetings.
Assist in maintaining staff records as per all licensing and YWCA requirements.
Maintain all records required for licensing and in preparing for licensing accreditation renewal.
Provide tours and intakes for families.
Maintain EEC Professional Qualifications (PQ) Registry
Maintain student/teacher ratios at all times.
Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must be at least 21 years of age
First Aid and CPR certification required.
Strong communication skills
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to work with families and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
Ability to cooperate with coworkers
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in education preferred but not required
Must have at least one year of previous experience working with elementary school aged students