GENERAL FUNCTION:

The childcare Site Director is responsible for being on-site with children, program planning, and program implementation under the oversight of the Childcare Director. The Site Director will provide regular supervision of staff and volunteers. The Site Director will have the understanding, ability, physical health, emotional stability, and good judgment to meet the needs of the children in care.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have prior management, supervision, or leadership experience
• Attend a department orientation within six months of employment or assuming the position
• Have completed thirty college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or workforce registry equivalent OR by employment date have a minimum of twelve college credits in any one hundred-level or above coursework and complete an additional eighteen college credits in any one hundred-level or above coursework or equivalent within five years of the time of hire.
• By employment date have completed School Age Basics or equivalent OR complete within 90 days of employment.
• Develop an individual training plan
• Have a food worker card or acquire within 10 days of hire
• By employment date, have a TB test as required under WAC 110-301-0105
• By employment date, sign up with the Department of Early Learnings MERIT registry and apply for Portable Background Check through MERIT
• Satisfactory results from criminal background check, as required under chapter 110-06 WAC
• All employees that work in licensed childcare programs, license exempt early learning, childcare, or youth development programs, as well as contractors (coaches, volunteers, and trainers, etc.) must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain a religious or medical exemption.
• Have current child and adult CPR and first-aid certification or acquire certification through agency provided training upon employment
• Complete HIV/AIDS training and annual bloodborne pathogens training as required under WAC 110-301-106.
• Functional computer skills
• Ability to respond appropriately to safety and emergency situation

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• A site director must be on the premises for the majority of hours that care is provided each day. If temporarily absent from the program, the site director must leave a competent, designated staff person in charge who meets the qualifications of a lead teacher.
• The site director may also serve as childcare staff when the role does not interfere with management and supervisory responsibilities.
• Plan and implement curriculum and environmental design of the school-age program
• Observe and mentor staff
• Comply with DCYF Foundational Quality Standards
• Complete ongoing training hours as required under WAC 110-301-0107
• Effectively communicate with parents including newsletter, activity/snack calendars and discussions.
• Keep accurate documentation of attendance, absences, and emergency information on each child.
• Maintain up-to-date records on all children enrolled.
• Maintain ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, cleanliness and learning environment of the site.
• Plan and coordinate activities in a written lesson that fit the childrens needs and interests.
• Purchase snack supplies and site supplies weekly, keeping within budgetary constraints.
• Participate in staff recruitment, management, development, and evaluations. Participate in ongoing observations and mentoring of staff.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required and complete all YMCA required on-line trainings which includes child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire.
• Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youths.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS AND DUTIES:

• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance to mandated reporting requirements.
• Responsible for general housekeeping tasks to ensure workspace is always clean.
• Submits hours worked accurately on electronic timecard, within timelines for supervisor approval.
• Passion for high standards and believes in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Flexible schedule needed as on occasion may need to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:

Private Vehicle, Requesting Reimbursement

• Valid drivers license
• Proof of Insurance

YMCA vehicle

• 18 of age or older
• Valid drivers license
• Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards, driver records request will be submitted.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced classroom environment with substantial time spent outdoors and on field trips.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Able to bend at the waist to pick up supplies, sit on the floor, play games and perform daily cleaning tasks
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment
• Vision capabilities adequate to monitor youth in program
• Hearing and speaking to exchange and gather information and provide assistance to youth and parents/guardians in program