School Age Site Director Princeton Schools (P.Y.A)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

An exciting opportunity to join Princeton YMCA team, of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.
The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website:

This position takes place on-site at our after school programs located within specific the Princeton Elementary schools.

Principal Activities:

• Supervises groups of children and leads staff.
• Plan and implement a varied and challenging program of activities for children (ages 5-13) which includes Homework Time, Enrichment Activities, Organized Physical Activities, Free Play, and Snack Time.
• Create and maintain a fun environment for children to work and play productively and comfortably, and have full access to all necessary materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children and families - Greet them in a positive manner every day.
• Communicate issues related to the program to the SACC Director.
• With Director, support parent/family communication and follow-up.
• With Director, facilitate planning and participate in-service meetings.
• Supervise and manage daily snack.
• Maintain and track supplies for programs and activities including equipment and program supplies; administrative supplies; and first aid equipment.
• Maintain site/room, equipment, and materials in an orderly and safe manner.
• Manage rosters and attendance records and assure accurate record-keeping.
• Implement safety measures/regulations in compliance with NJ Department of Children & Families – Office of Licensing & Community Partners.
• Supervise and document regular safety drills.
• Organize and manage site-based licensing paperwork.
• Ensure implementation of the health and safety policies that pertain to program participants and staff at all times, including follow through on all incident reports and document filing.
• Ensure that all Emergency Procedures are carried out in accordance with Princeton YMCA & Greater Somerset County YMCA standard operating procedures.
• Support efforts of promotion and publicity of all YMCA programs.
• Demonstrate leadership and be a positive influence and role model to colleagues and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• At least two years of experience working with children in a school, after school, or camp setting
• Experience with children in school, after school, or camp setting
• Sound judgment, ability to prioritize and be self-directed, and work independently
• Ability to work flexibly with a collaborative team of staff members and volunteers
• Ability to maintain systems for accurate record keeping
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socioeconomic status or disability
• Positive, “can do” attitude which is demonstrated by a willingness to pitch in and help wherever needed as well as an ability to anticipate what is needed
• Must be committed to the goals and objectives of the Princeton YMCA programs
• Must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with YMCA standards and best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Elementary Education, Recreation, or other Child-Related Field

Hours & Compensation:

Available working hours are Monday-Friday 2:30pm – 6pm (After School). Specific hours may vary based on program site. Hours worked will be between 15-30 hours per week, depending on needs of the program. We operate on the Princeton School Calendar, Additional Hours available on planned early dismissal, school vacations & closures.

This job takes place between September 2025 - June 2026.

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