Site Director - Baltimore City Head Start

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At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference! 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The BASE Site Manager is responsible for all on-site operations of the center licensed to serve 30 or more participants. Responsibilities are inclusive of ensuring children are actively engaged in safe and enriching activities, and communicating with key stakeholders, which include school administration, staff, and parents. He/she is also responsible for implementing the monthly curriculum. Lastly, he/she provides supervisorial support to all on-site staff: group aides, teacher and program volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Director is responsible for the overall effective operation and quality of the BASE program
• Fulfills her/his role and responsibilities in the before/after school program including all aspects of safety, risk management, supervision of children and staff, meeting quality, by maintaining site guidelines, curriculum standards, OCC regulations, DHMH regulations, and any other standard, policy, or procedure as deemed necessary by the Y in Central Maryland
• Attends PTA Meetings, Back to school nights, kindergarten roundups, school meet and greets, and all other school activities that promote our program
• Participate and regional committees
• Participate in organization surveys
• Attend organization town hall events
• Responsible for driving enrollment and maintaining enrollment to sites capacity
• Monthly parent engagement
• Responsible for one outside service project
• Responsible for Send a kid to camp and Turkey Trot fundraising efforts
• Work at least 2 Fun days per school year
• Assist with training new Site leaders
• Actively help recruit and retain new associates and assist with interviews
• Assist in bridging the gap between Base and Family centers by participating in family events
• Leads staff meetings with site staff and other staff meetings as necessary
• Attends mandatory Site Managers’ meetings, monthly curriculum meetings and required Director training
• Coaches and trains supervising site associates on OCC regulations, Y policies and procedures, and other standards as set forth by the Y of Central Maryland. Will need to be compliant with all OCC regulations
• Participates in site-based associates’ performance reviews and performance improvement plan meetings (along with coordinator)
• Participates in opportunities for professional growth such as workshops, conferences, college, and graduate courses as required by the BASE Coordinator

• Provides direction to associates and children
• Implements program curriculum effectively
• Conducts regular mock assessments, and completes Assessment Visit Action Plans by set deadline
• Enforces all rules and to make effective decisions to ensure the safety and security of program participants
• Relates effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community
• Makes sound judgments for the betterment and quality of the program
• Maintains confidentiality regarding participant, staff and association records
• Communicates in a professional and positive manne r to children, parents, school administration, and other staff members
• Understands and implements emergency evacuation procedures and protocols during planned drills and unexpected emergencies

• Displays basic computer and internet proficiency including by not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite and the G Suite (Google Platform)

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.