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Preschool Program Director

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Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Full-time

The Early Childhood and Preschool Director is responsible for the overall planning, development, staffing, training and organization of the preschool department, and a budget of $425,000 annually.  The Director will oversee all aspects of a 62 student on-site Preschool. The Director will be asked to manage, develop and train up to 6 full-time staff. The Director will also help design and administer a section of Campaign for Youth & Family and any Special Events at the Branch that Child Care and Education Department is involved with.  It is the responsibility of the Director to assure program quality and safety for all youth participants and their families along with the research, development and promotion of all above program areas.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Fiscal Management

  • Responsible for the development, implementation and corrective action of the preschool budget.
  • Responsible for monthly variances reports of the above mentioned program area.
  • Responsible for achieving revenue and expense targets for department.  
  • Responsible for the implementation of the financial assistance program for the above programs.
  • Ensures that third party pays stay current.
  • Reviews department AR report weekly and takes immediate corrective action on participants more than sixty days in arrears. 
  • Responsible for the reconciliation of the monthly department Account Receivables.
  • Responsible for the implementation of Financial Assistance funds for the departments.

Volunteer Development

  • Serves as a staff Liaison for the Program Committee. 
  • Responsible for recruitment of Committee Volunteers.   

Financial Development

  • Serves as a Division Leader of the Annual Campaign for Youth and Families.
  • Responsible for recruitment and training of Campaign volunteers to ensure achievement of dollar goal.
  • Develop and conducts department fundraisers.  

Personnel Management

  • Responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of all department staff.
  • Responsible for annual development of self-training plan in accordance with National YMCA training model.
  • Ensures that all staff adheres to Association and Branch polies and procedures, with special attention paid to HR requirements. All staff exhibits the six pillars of character and conducts themselves at all times as pillars of character.
  • Attend weekly branch management meetings.
  • Give Leadership when appropriate in Association PMT’s.  Attend Monthly Childcare PMT.
  • Responsible for implementation of Strategic Plan objectives as assigned.

Program Management

  • Ensures that all state laws, regulations and licensing requirements are met for the After School Childcare Department.
  • Ensures all California State Childcare Licensing documentation is current and all reports are completed within the allowed timeframe.  
  • Ensures ACA for Summer Day Camp regulations are met (if required).
  • Ensures that program curriculum is current and cutting edge.
  • Ensures that all department staff required certifications are maintained and up to date.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing l program evaluations that measures quality and parent satisfaction and results shared with Associate Executive Director and Program Committee.
  • Responsible for the internal and external promotion of the Preschool program.
  • Responsible for acquiring and maintaining required records of participants.
  • Solves problems and concerns quickly and professionally.
  • Collaborates with outside agencies when appropriate.
  • Maintains participant registrations in Active, including cancellations, changes, scholarships and third party funding.
  • Maintains emergency contact information on all program participants.
  • Empathetically listen and communicate understanding, build relationships to create small communities and provide staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Facility Management

  • Ensures that all program areas are clean and well maintained.
  • Daily inspects department for maintenance and safety issues. Reports issues to Facility Director and immediate supervisor. 
  • Responsible for implementation of the safety program for the department.
  • Responsible for conducting department safety drills.
  • Serves as Director on Duty and Director on Call.

Effect on End Results

  • The mission of the YMCA, its goals and objectives extended to the community and the continued evaluation of program services.
  • Promotion of an environment that teaches values, is healthy and safe and provides opportunity for positive experiences for the youth of our community.
  • Continued positive relationships in the total community and growth in terms of program participants.
  • The development and maintenance of good volunteer and staff relations.
  • The exercise of good judgment and competence in implementing stated needs, objectives and interest of the Santa Barbara YMCA, as enunciated by the branch Board of Managers.
  • The operational and financial success of the Youth Programs at the Santa Barbara Family YMCA.
Educational Background: 
At least 21 years of age with a Bachelor’s Degree in associated area
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 3 years of administrative experience in Preschool and or Childcare
  • Previous experience working in a YMCA Child Care Program or similar organization overseeing child development, program implementation, and supervision of staff. 
  • Knowledge of California State Community Licensing regulations 
  • California Adult, Infant, and Child CPR and First Aid Certifications
  • Complete necessary trainings under Leadership Competency Model to fulfill “Leader” level
  • Committed to the YMCA mission and philosophy
  • Exemplifies, leads, and trains in Character Development (YMCA 4 Core Values, and Character Counts!)
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $22.00 - $26.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 30 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 2 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit