SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE HEAD OF GROUP

Position : SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE HEAD OF GROUP Location : East Area Family YMCA Fayetteville, NY Job Id : 1836 # of Openings : 5

Job Title : School Age Child Care Head of Group

Reports To : School Age Child Care Director Work Location : Hal Welsh East Area YMCA, Fayetteville, NY FLSA : Non-exempt, Part-time Work Schedule : Monday through Friday 6 : 45 am - 9 : 00 am and / or 3 : 00 pm - 6 : 00 pm Salary Rate : $16.00 / hour

Flexible Schedule to include ½ days, snow days and vacation days.

Program runs September through June A Career with a Cause : We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow.  We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality.  We are hopeful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.  We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.  We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus : youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Position Summary :

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization. Under the direction of the School Age Child Care Director,the Head of Group will plan, organize and lead a comprehensive thematic-based enrichment program for school age children. The Head of Group provides leadership and assures the well-being for all, in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and Association policies.

Salary and Benefits :

Salary Range : $16.00 / hour, Part-time non-exempt

YMCA Membership

Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks :

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following :

• Plan, organize, and lead all daily SACC program activities. Lesson plans must be posted for parents and readily available for substitute staff.
• Familiarize oneself with the YMCA School Age Child Care objectives and curriculum and consider these objectives throughout the planning and leading of all activities.
• Observe and follow the YMCA School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set forth by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all of the children have left and space is thoroughly cleaned.
• Provide a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children. Assist with behavior management of program participants using positive techniques of guidance, redirection, reinforcement, and encouragement of age appropriate expectations. Set up guidelines and environments that minimize the need for discipline and provide steps towards progressive discipline as needed.
• Provide a positive role model for the children in the program. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff.
• Foster within the program participants the growth of the four YMCA character values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty. To also foster the growth of skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride in doing one’s best.
• Assist with providing a nutritious daily snack appropriate in proportion and content for the age group according to the HEPA guidelines including Family Style Dining. Follow daily snack menu as much as possible and able to improvise when needed.
• Complete incident reports for all injuries, accidents or illnesses requiring first aid. To discuss these incidents with parents, obtain a parent signature on the form and follow up on injury. Turn all incident reports in to the Director within 48 hours.
• Assist with maintaining records of daily and monthly attendance ensuring that all parents are signing in / out and to turn these in by the 1st of each month.
• Assist with the responsibility of completing and maintaining all participant files, medication consent forms and review of participant information mid-year.
• Conduct and maintain records of monthly fire drills, shelter in place drills and daily health checks as required by OCFS.
• Supervise all Site Assistant staff by setting a positive professional example. Addressing questions or concerns with staff.
• Maintain a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, and program participants. Any issues / concerns should be reported to the Director.
• Attend all scheduled monthly staff meetings and trainings / workshops.
• Assist with leading a Snow Day & Vacation Camp program when school is closed due to inclement weather or scheduled school breaks. Work additional hours as needed during days that school is not in session.
• Be responsible for maintaining the property including the general cleanliness / organization of the space, daily trash removal, mopping and communicating any necessary repairs to the Director.
• Work during vacation camp on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the need. A minimum of three shifts will be required.
• Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis and monthly items due completed by the 25th of each month.
• Co-plan and implement the annual Lights on After School Event.
• All other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications :

NYS Office of Children and Family Services Requirements :

Trainings & Certifications :

YMCA Leadership Competencies :

Physical Requirements : The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment : This job operates in a recreational and / or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and / or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Pay Range :  $16 per hour