Childcare Director

Essential Functions:

•  Supervises the daily operations of the Early Learning Child Care Program and is the main point of contact with families in the program.
•  Communicates with parents on a daily basis through emails, memos and parent boards regarding calendar and curriculum updates, as well as any events or issues occurring in the program.
•  Develop, oversee and manage all budgetary items related to the operation of Child Care operations.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs assigned staff and volunteers for the program. Reviews and evaluates performance.
• Under the direction of the Branch Executive Director, develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Carries out all aspects of the current strategic plan applicable to position.
• Maintains all licensing records for the Child Care Center to meet State and local licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation.
• Conducts quarterly parent meetings to collect feedback for implementation and improvement of classrooms and Center management.
• Prepares, maintains and submits weekly reports.
• Completes monthly classroom observations for each Head Teacher and Teacher Assistant classroom.
• Monitors the organization, appearance and appropriateness of Center décor, (i.e. Bulletin boards, classroom displays, learning materials, storage areas, etc.).
• Maintains adequate classroom supplies by completing a monthly inventory.
• Reviews and monitors curriculum implementation.
•  Coordinates and works with all other YMCA programs to ensure consistency and communication among all families.
• Works with the branch Membership and Marketing Director to ensure that all advertising, social media, public relation pieces, etc. are accurate and of the highest quality.
• Works with the Association Child Care Registrar to ensure that registrations and related information is accurate, on file and updated.
• Participates in required Branch and Association-wide activities and events.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

•  Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field from a 4-year accredited college or university.
• YMCA Team Leader Certificate, or obtain within 12 months.
• Minimum of five years practical experience working in Child Care capacity.
• Minimum of two years proven supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of successful Child Care practices and quality program development.
• Excellent financial skills including budget preparation.
• Skills in project management.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must maintain CPR/First Aid certification (training provided).
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have flexible work schedule.

Benefits:

 We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, paid holidays, a legal plan, long-term disability, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities. Full-time employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.