Youth Development Site Lead/Carrillo Elementary at YMCA of… · Houston

Summary: YMCA of Greater Houston is a community dedicated to helping young people grow, learn, and thrive. They are seeking a motivated leader for the Afterschool Site Lead role to ensure the safety and engagement of children in a licensed school-age enrichment program while coordinating daily operations and building relationships with families and partners. Responsibilities: - Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive - Serve as the designated Texas Childcare Licensing Site Director, ensuring compliance with all YMCA Houston and state regulations and standards - Ensure the safety and security of all children and staff at the site - Implement positive behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and inclusive environment - Conduct regular safety drills and inspections to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and organizational policies - Oversee the implementation of age-appropriate activities, including structured and unstructured activities as outlined in YMCA approved curriculum - Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s progress, behavior, and any concerns - Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records, including sign-in sheets and daily rosters - Develop and implement strategies to promote program growth and increase enrollment - Plan and implements lesson/activity plans curriculum that includes both formal and informal play within the center and outdoors in adherence to Y program model, curriculum and quality standards - Lead Youth Program Quality (YPQ) intervention process - Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations Required Qualifications: - At least 21 years of age - High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Minimum of 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management. Two (2) college courses are equivalent to 100 clock hours. Minimum Standard #744.1017 - At least one year of experience working with youth in a licensed childcare facility, school, church, or similar setting - CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications (or ability to obtain) - Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate activities and programming - Experience working with diverse populations - Ability to pass state and local background checks and FBI fingerprinting requirements - Current TB test and any required health screenings or immunizations per state and local regulations Required Skills: Child or youth development training, CPR certification, First Aid certification, AED certification, Child Abuse Prevention certification, Planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, Experience working with diverse populations, Texas Childcare Licensing compliance Benefits: Free YMCA Membership, Discounts on YMCA programs, Paid training and professional development opportunities, Leadership growth pathways within youth development and YMCA operations, A supportive, mission-driven team environment, Flexible scheduling opportunities, Opportunities to make a lasting impact on the community and families