Full Time / Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000 pending experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan, Employee Discount

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors, preferred
• Experience in budget developing and monitoring
• 2 years work experience in a director/ departmental lead role

Position Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and in accordance with the mission and purpose of the YMCA, the Director of School Age Child Care is responsible for oversight and direct supervision of the School Age Child Care Program to assure safe nurturing and enrichment programs within our BASE program in accordance with the philosophy and mission of the Hamilton Area YMCA as well as state and local licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Assistant Directors of School Age Care Team to assure a safe environment for children by conducting regular facility audits, reporting/resolving potential hazards immediately.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development overall curriculum plan for School Age Care Programs.
• Implements methods of effectively using Assistant Directors, coordinators, supervisors, site assistants to create an efficient and resourceful work environment.
• Assists in the overall planning and supervision of special events for School Age Child Care programs
• Works with Assistant Directors of School Age Care Team to conduct regular visits to all school age programs minimally 2 times per month. Utilizes Microsoft Form to document visit and assessment of visit.
• Works with Assistant Directors of School Age Care Team and Director of Recruitment and Staff Development to develop strategies on recruitment, hiring, training, and retaining quality childcare staff.
• Plan and run staff training for all childcare staff.
• Assess and collaborate with appropriate staff to respond to all risk management issues. Complete all incident reports within 24 hours.
• Maintain administrative detail of all related programs and issues of program logistics and scheduling. Responsible for completion of paperwork such as schedules, inventories, lesson plans, participant and staff evaluations, and participant surveys.
• Maintain accurate statistics on childcare programs.
• Works with appropriate staff to assist in assuring payments and reconciliations are accurate.
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Works with Marketing to conduct appropriate marketing strategies as needed to promote or educate parents on the general community about childcare programs, child safety and/or to meet enrollment objectives as established in the approved budget.
• Respond to parent, participant, and staff needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in annual fundraising and special events.
• Attends all staff meetings, in-service trainings and professional development programs as needed and as directed.
• Effectively communicates information to all program staff members and parents of enrolled children
• Works with Director of Camp and Youth Development to form and regularly cultivate a childcare age parent committee
• Comply with all NJ State Licensing standards.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
• Represents the Hamilton Area YMCA in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.

Interviews for the 2025/2026 school year will begin on July 7, 2025.

Under the direction and supervision of the Site Supervisor and in accordance with the mission and purpose of the YMCA, the Site Assistant is responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor in the management, supervision, and program planning for a group of children between the ages of 5 to 12 in accordance with the YMCA guidelines and state licensing requirements.  Direct supervision of children is the primary function of this position.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists in the planning and implementation of the daily program under the direction of the Site Supervisor.
   

2. Assists in the planning and preparation of the creative learning environment, establish centers of interest, and prepare needed materials and supplies.
   

3. Supervises individual children or groups of children in accomplishing specific tasks or activities.
   

4. Demonstrates the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcement.
   

5. Treats children with dignity and respect.
   

6. Maintains a professional attitude and loyalty to the staff and principles of the YMCA.
   

7. Helps with general housekeeping tasks such as cleanup, snacks, and general orderliness of the site both inside and outside (i.e. litter and equipment).
   

8. Attends all required staff training.
   

9. Maintains accurate timesheets and turn in to the Site Supervisor according to the payroll schedule.
   

10. Maintains communication with Site Supervisor, and if necessary, the Director of Off-Site Child Care Services.
    

11. Provides assistance to the site supervisor in any other appropriate ways.
    

12. Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
    

13. Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
    

14. Represents the Hamilton Area YMCA in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.

 Qualifications 

1. Education and/or Experience
   • Must be at least 16 years of age
   • Must be undergoing professional preparation to be a leader of young children or have experience working with children
     
2. Skills and Abilities
   • Must have a warm, friendly, assertive personality and be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others
   • Must be able to relate well to children and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals
     

    

   REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

   QUALITY & PRODUCTIVITY
   Provides high quality services, processes and programs while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance the organization. Meets or exceeds goals and objectives and consistently engages in productive work effort requiring minimal direction from manager. 

   PROFESSIONALISM 

   Demonstrates self control by maintaining composure in difficult situations; deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations. Projects a professional image of oneself and the organization and demonstrates a positive attitude towards work and the organization.

   ACCOUNTABILITY
   Demonstrates a commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions. Comes to work on time and ready to work.

   COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK
   Supports a positive team environment in which employees participate, respect and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results. Builds and sustains cooperative working relationships and demonstrates a positive attitude in work assignment and interaction with others.
   

   COMMUNICATION

    Expresses self in a knowledgeable, coherent, and professional manner. Works to resolve conflict and promotes an open and honest environment for feedback and constructive criticism.

   LEADERSHIP
   Provides direction and motivation and sets an example through open communication and modeling best practices. Provides appropriate advice, on-going feedback, support and resources to improve effectiveness of individuals and departments.

    CUSTOMER FOCUS
   Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers.  Consistently acts with customers in mind.  Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Program hours:

Before School
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

After School
3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Before School - $17.00 per hour
After School - $16.00 per hour

• All applicants must be 18 years or older. 
• Experience working with School Age children preferred