Site Director, Dudley Street Charter School Afterschool Program

Site Director, Dudley Street Charter School Afterschool Program

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, with direction from the Youth Development and Out-of-School Time Leadership Team, the After School Director plans, coordinates, and provides supervision of the OST program to ensure quality services which provide growth in academics, social emotional development and health and wellness. The Director conducts him / herself in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner and is a role model for colleagues, staff as well as for program families. In addition, he / she ensures focus on programming that promotes healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities : This employee ensures :

• The program staff plans and implements classroom curricula that provide growth in skills, self-awareness, group relations, and character development.
• Adherence to EEC licensing standards and creates an inclusive culture.
• Communication of information to parents and community networks.
• Participation in the Y annual campaign.
• Maintenance of program environments which are safe, healthy, and engaging.
• Positioning of the YMCA in the community as a resource and asset.

Responsibilities :

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (at times on the floor with children) and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Effect on End Results : Effectiveness is measured by :

YMCA Competencies (Team Leader) :

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values; Shows a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them; Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration : Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; Builds rapport and relates well to others; Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations; Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively; Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another; Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience; Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings; Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately; Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process; Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships; Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

About YMCA of Greater Boston

The YMCA of Greater Boston is the largest social services provider in Massachusetts. Through our network of facilities and program sites, the YMCA provides health and wellness programming, child care, summer camp, youth sports, and teen leadership programs, as well as work-force development and community outreach. The YMCA of Greater Boston is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.

Our Hiring Process

The hiring process includes two stages :