Before and Afterschool Assistant Site Director - Ocean View

Company: Ymcaeastbay
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Before and Afterschool Assistant Site Director - Ocean ViewRequisition Number: BEFOR002105Apply now

• Posted: April 15, 2025
• Full-TimeLocationsYMCA Licensed School-Age Programs: Albany area920 Talbot AveAlbany, CA 94706, USAWe are seeking energetic team members for our Y-Kids Program. Y-Kids is a structured before and after school program that offers a great start and finish to every school day. Staff facilitate education and recreation opportunities, fun physical activities, healthy snacks, and positive reinforcement. With a strong focus on STEM, we encourage innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity in all our kids.POSITION SUMMARY:The Assistant Site Director works closely with the Site Director to ensure the proper supervision of children and is responsible for planning and implementing a variety of recreational and educational activities which supports the children's learning and promotes self-esteem in small group settings. This person shares with the Site Director the responsibility for opening and/or closing the site. In the absence of the Site Director, the Assistant Site Director supervises other staff (teachers and aides) and is responsible for the smooth operation of the after school program.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Assist the Site Director in developing and implementing a creative program and age appropriate activities in accordance with YMCA philosophies.
  • Responsible for the operation of the site in the absence of the Site Director.
  • Maintain supervision and interact with assigned group/area at all times.
  • Compile forms, records, and files requested by the Site Director or Program Director.
  • Maintain group behavioral limits following established Program standards.
  • Comply with all safety and licensing guidelines.
  • Attend and actively participate in trainings offered by YMCA and other organizations.
  • Assist in preparation and serving snacks.
  • Assist in planning monthly activity calendar and staff trainings.
  • Maintain a positive and healthy relationship with parents of participants.
  • Lead with a positive example in conduct and communication, maintaining a physically, emotionally, and socially healthy environment for participants.
  • Assist in maintenance of a clean and orderly program areas.
  • Confer immediately with supervisor concerning suspected child abuse and follow mandated reporting procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
    • Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
    • Able to walk for long periods of time.
    • Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
    • Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies.QUALIFICATIONS:
      • High school graduate or GED; AA in early childhood development preferred.
      • Coursework to meet State of California licensing standards.
      • 2 years of previous experience working in a professional child care or school-aged program.
      • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and other computer programs necessary to perform the duties of the job.
      • CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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