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Full-Time Opportunity to work in our school age program!
The Schenectady YMCA is hiring! We will be offering a School Age Program at several elementary schools starting this fall, and we are excited to have you join our team! The Site Director plans, manages, and supervises a developmentally appropriate childcare program at one large site (more than 30 youths). Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children and parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth at site and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall after school childcare experience.
The School Age Site Director will have the following:
AA/AS is preferred. School Age Child Care Credential OR AAS OR Two years of College with 18 credits in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or related field.
Two years direct experience with children under age 13 required.
One year of experience in a supervisory capacity required.
Submission of NYS Medical Statement of Childcare Staff Form documenting physician clearance to work in a childcare setting as well as TB Test which meets Health and Social Service requirement.
Maintain 30 hours of childcare related training every two years.
Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; CPR; First Aid; AED; Blood borne Pathogens to be completed within 30 days of hire.
Excellent organizational, communication and problem solving skills. Basic knowledge of computers.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
This is a full time position with benefits that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 403B, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more!
Starting Rate is $17.24 per hour.
Experience
Required
1 year(s): Prior experience in a supervisory capacity.
2 year(s): Direct experience with children under age 13.
Education
Required
Some college or better in Physical Education Teacher Education or related field
Associates or better in Elementary Education or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Bloodborne Pathogens
SACC Credential
First Aid
CPR
AED
Skills
Required
Recreational Games
Group Facilitation
Work in diverse community
Organizational
Supervision
Problem Solving
PC Experience
Communication
Behaviors
Required
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
