Youth Development Program Leader 2

EUGENE FAMILY YMCA • Eugene, OR

4d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Program Leader 2, you will be part of an amazing team supporting our full-day youth development programs. You will provide childcare, enrichment & physical activities, teach teamwork and social skills, and support children as they grow and learn. Program Leader IIs create positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with families. They provide direction for the program and classroom and implement the program curriculum. Our programs and Youth Development staff provide quality experiences to children and families that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years or older
• At least 18 months of experience serving or working with school-age youth
• Previous supervisory experience
• Enrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry (oregonearlylearning.com) and proof of enrollment Please complete the online application right away as it will take several weeks to process
• Must meet the Office of Child Care requirements for the position: 60 hours of experience working in the program AND Completion of 20 clock hours of training, completed within the last five years, focused on school-age child care that meets the following core knowledge criteria: Five clock hours in understanding and guiding behavior (UGB) Five clock hours in learning environments and curriculum (LEC) Five clock hours in human growth and development (HGD) Five clock hours in program management (PM) OR At least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school-age children in the last five years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program OR At least an AA Degree in: Early childhood education Child development Elementary education Special education Physical education Recreation Human development Child and family studies Home economics OR At least a Step 8 in the Oregon Registry

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with diverse populations
• Bi-lingual; conversational fluency in Spanish, French, Mandarin or Mam
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
• The ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from all backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs and coordinates the after-school childcare programs for assigned location(s); ensures high-quality programs; trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance; develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
• Manages and controls budgets related to the position; ensures the program operates within budget and that program fees are collected
• Supports HEPA, healthy eating, and physical activity
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed
• Provides upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living
• Maintains positive relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, facility staff, family groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs
• Responds to all agency, family and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
• Provides staff leadership at Youth Development events within the YMCA
• Maintains proper records/department files
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
• Conducts family conferences as needed, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families
• Implements culturally relevant activity plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants
• Maintains program site and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of program areas
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures
• Supervises the children, staff, program areas and all activities in a safe and friendly manner
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with coworkers
• Acts as a role model to children and staff
• Adheres to program cleanliness standards
• Is up to date and follows guidelines put forth by the Office of Childcare
• Checks and responds to emails and other communication regularly
• Acquire 15 hours of formal training or education annually (1.25 hours per month) related to child care, of which at least 8 clock hours is in child development and 1 hour is in health, safety, and nutrition
• Attend New Staff Orientation within 10 days of hire date
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
• If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
• Other duties as assigned
• As a Y staff, you are a representative of our Y's mission and values; as such it is asked that you: approach conversations with respect uphold the Y's character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interpersonal interactions approach all people and situations with an open mind - we can never know all the many perspectives and experiences others bring with them just as they won't know yours be accountable for the energy you bring into the conversation and into the workplace

Benefits

• At the Eugene Family Y, we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility.
• We also believe in supporting the well-being of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree