Director, After School Program Job at OLD COLONY Y

OLD COLONY Y Taunton, MA 02780

This role is with our Before and After School Age Program

Program/Department Responsibilities

  • Assist in all areas of operations; assume leadership role as a cause driven leader including branch supervision, staff training, planning, and daily operations.
  • Establishes annual departmental goals within context of agency goals and vision and ensure direct reports attain those goals
  • Provide leadership to all full time and part time staff by creating positive, productive work environment
  • Works with staff to understand retention through assessment of parent, community and member needs
  • Ensure all programs meet EEC licensing regulations while providing safe, enriching environment for all children
  • Evaluate program needs by increasing licensed capacity at all sites as needed
  • Drive outreach and marketing to reach enrollment capacities in programs.
  • Ensures Youth and Government programs adhere to scheduled events
  • Ensures menu planning, snack orders, and guidelines meet HEPA standards
  • Provides leadership role in monthly CDLI/school age curriculum meetings
  • Ensure all requests, comments and/or complaints are immediately addressed. Follow up to ensure task is completed
  • Act in a Public Relations capacity when communicating with school personnel, parents, and potential clients
  • Work with leadership team in the development and execution of Branch Special Events (i.e. Open Houses, Training events, etc.), as well as collaboration from cross department engagement
  • Develops and recommends new programs, processes, partnerships, strategies and approaches
  • Communicates with management team and affinity groups to work collaboratively to realize strategic vision and operational excellence
  • Recommends changes in basic direction, structure, and/or organization of department, as necessary
  • Maintain and reach all appropriate certifications according to Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and Old Colony Y
  • Be proactive and create, implement and manage new systems, procedures, and programs to better meet the needs of our community
  • Support and helps to implement branch Emergency Action Plan

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Obtain Team Leader Certification from Y-USA within 2 years from accepting the position
  • 2 or more years of supervisory and program management experience
  • Bachelor's degree, in related field, preferred
  • Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required
  • Ability to thoroughly understand Y-USA's three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility; proven ability to identify and meet the needs of the health seeker
  • Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team
  • Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary
  • Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends
  • Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities
  • Excellent written communication skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Taunton, MA 02780: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person




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