ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the Extended School Day program at the assigned site, including compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; securing, scheduling, and maintaining the needed facilities; creating and scheduling the activities or events; and maintaining program records or files.
• Operate the Extended School Day programs in accordance with the regulations put forth by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Follows the NYSED Extended School Day program guidance to maintain and ensure all guideline requirements are met.
• Complete performance reports, student data spreadsheets, and all other required reporting to comply with the grant, OCFS SACC licensing, and school district.
• Act as a liaison with other community agencies and School Age committees and partnerships representing the YMCA.
• Establish goals and unit objectives for the Extended School Day Program that is consistent with those of the YMCA. Review classroom lesson plans to ensure developmental objectives are being met.
• Coordinate, plan and execute the program and curricula for the programs with the STEAM teachers and program leaders assuring that the program provided meets the highest quality standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and appraise work of the Program Leaders, Program Aides and other support staff. Maintain staff schedules and evaluates staff performance.
• Facilitates communication and provides leadership; models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Assure that staff is fulfilling their training obligations. Designate a staff person who is responsible for compliance in the Site Director’s absence.
• Give personal attention and supervision to every aspect of the Extended School Day Program.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan for the program, ensuring monthly newsletters, and follow up phone calls to phone inquiries and inviting press to special events.
• Develop strong parent participation and community involvement in the program, working with the supporting employers, advisory committee and parent organizations.
• Develops and implements a child care orientation to be conducted at the beginning of each program year and as part of onboarding of new staff
• Works closely with the ESD independent evaluator to ensure data compliance set forth by NYSED
• Attends bi-annual ESD conference as well as any other mandatory training set forth by NYSED or OCFS
• Monitors the ESD budget monthly to ensure budget is followed and controlled
• Collaborates with school day administrators, community members, staff, and program families to successfully develop and lead the ESD Child Advisory Board
• Monitor city and state activities and keeping abreast of current trends in this field.
• Work collaboratively with the school administration and classroom teachers to ensure program aligns with the school district goals.
• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations (e.g., state child care licensing agency, school administration) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Demonstrate quality standards in Character Development at all times.
• Continue professional development through self-study, research, and/or conference/workshop participation. Maintains certifications as required for the position.
• Takes a leadership role in the Annual Campaign and serves as a Staff Team Captain. Recruits, onboards, and develops volunteers from diverse backgrounds for the annual campaign program. Works closely with the Branch Executive Director in meeting the established annual campaign goal.
• Assumes LOD duties at the Olean YMCA
• Carries out additional responsibilities and assignments deemed necessary by the Child Care Program Director and the CEO.