School Age Child Care Teacher-Off Site

Assists in administration of the School Age Care (SAC) programs located in school districts outside of York City; including, but not limited to, compliance with the Department of Human Services licensing requirements to ensure quality programming and staffing, Keystone Stars requirements and staff management/scheduling. Establish relationships with school district and transportation personnel. Directly supervise SAC staff and outside visitors.

These positions are part time, Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 8:30 am and/or 3 pm to 6 pm. Flexibility in scheduling is essential as related to early dismissals and school closings.

• Ensures that all Department of Human Services licensing requirements are met, including maintaining staff and children's files, ratios, and facility compliance for all School Age Care sites. Coordinates DHS Licensing visits.

• Maintains an open and positive relationship with SAC families. Schedules and conducts enrollments and thoroughly maintains child files. Fields concerns, suggestions and complaints from families before soliciting support from (Chief Program Officer) CPO. Manages communication about the SAC program with families on an ongoing basis and schedules parent meetings quarterly.

• Schedules staff appropriately to meet Department of Human Services mandated ratios and manages call offs and schedule adjustments for SACC staff. Approves time weekly for payroll. Schedules and leads monthly staff meetings. Maintains staff files.

• Oversees staff development and implementation of appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the children’s out of school time experience. Provides classroom support as needed toward project based curriculum, anti-bias education, standards and regulations, and accreditation.

• Supports preventative, positive behavior strategies and models to other teaching staff. Supports message of constant supportive practices.

• Takes responsibility for preparation of SAC and Creative Explorers program planning and follows budget with support from CPO/CFO. Completes weekly site administrative tasks, such as inputting attendance, printing forms and ordering supplies.

• Supports the CPO in developing and managing appropriate training experiences for SAC staff and maintains requirements for STARS. Supports teachers and assistants in maintaining professional goals and their Professional Development Record.

• Provides input into the preparation of School Age Care and Creative Explorers program budget and maintain revenue and expenses to the budget. Assists the CFO and Child Care Accounts representative in reviewing family accounts to ensure they are correct and current.

• Prepares Keystone Stars grant applications and performs grant reporting for all school-age off- sites with the support of CPO and CFO.

• Assists in planning for on-going growth and improved quality of services to children by searching for off-site collaborations to start additional programs.

• Assists preparation of publicity to promote activities such as brochures, employee recruitment, educational programs or other services with assistance from the Marketing Coordinator.
• Plays an active role in promoting all YWCA offerings and programs and services; attends “back to school” nights at participating schools, fairs/festivals and other community events.

• Assists CPO in supervising all School Age Care employees in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Assists the CPO in completing 90-day introductory and annual staff performance evaluations.

• Takes responsibility for planning, staffing, and operating the 11-week Camp Explorers program, if applicable and the 42 week before and after school age programming.

• Completes the School Age Professional Credential within 24 months of assignment.

• Completes 24 hours of training annually as assigned.

• Completes Fire Safety Training annually.

• Completes Emergency Safety Training annually

• Completes Food Program Training annually.

• Completes Water Safety Training annually. (site specific)

• Completes the Director Credential within 24 months of assignment.

• Maintains current CPR and First Aid certification.

• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Works well with staff and outside visitors

• Works flexible hours

Promotes the following Classroom Teaching Responsibilities in SAC Programs

• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment in accordance with the policies and the philosophy of the YWCA. Uses developmentally appropriate practices consistent with the expectations of NAEYC and designed to meet the children's assessed needs.

• Maintains lesson plans aligned with center curriculum.

• Conducts a daily health check of each child on arrival. Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self care.

• Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over stimulation and fatigue.

• Helps children develop habits of caring for their own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.

• Participates with and supervises children at all times. Participates in and assures teachers are conducting meaningful language experiences with children majority of the day.

• Submits timely reports, timesheets and statistics.

• Assesses the children's learning needs through documented observations, gears the program to the needs of the individual child, considers the individual child in his/her cultural and socioeconomic background, and helps each child to understand his/her value in the group. Supports and manages that all teachers are conducting necessary developmental evaluations of children and posting to appropriate web sites.

• Provides children with experiences, which build self-esteem, encourage self-reliance, and helps each child to function cooperatively in a group.

• Confers and maintains a positive relationship with parents, and communicates necessary information in a professional manner. Monitors that all teachers are conducting mandatory conferences at least 2 times annually.

• Serves meals and refreshments to children under CACFP regulations in a family style fashion.

• Maintains personal cleanliness, including washing hands after toilet, nose wiping and before preparing and /or serving lunches and snacks.

• Keeps classroom environment interesting, safe and clean. Reports maintenance and safety concerns to Director, as needed.

• Performs general housekeeping tasks.

• Works well with staff.

• Works flexible hours.

• Other duties as assigned.

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in education or human relations field.

Background in childcare or education and significant management experience.

Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license; Criminal record check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and vehicle.

YWCA York adheres to NAEYC and Pennsylvania state standards of teacher excellence; and, therefore requires and supports teachers in being life long learners. These standards require all teachers to have specialized college- level coursework in best practices. Teachers will be expected to further their own education to become highly qualified professionals. YWCA York offers educational assistance as funds are available for educational programs like CDA programs, professional workshops and tuition reimbursement for post secondary degrees.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to identify and respond to the needs and concerns of women, including their self-perception, social/cultural environment, and factors that can be used to bring about change. Proven ability to relate to people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic background.

Competencies:

• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 15 pounds.
• May require driving in inclement weather.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualified individuals offered a position will need to complete or provide the following documents and information prior to starting employment.

Two written letters of recommendation

2500 hours of documented previous child care experience

Pre employment drug screen-successful completion

PA State Police, PA ChildLine Abuse History and FBI fingerprint screening

Current Physical and TB test.

Copies of recent diploma and/or transcripts