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Regional Child Development Director

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East Hartford, CT, USA
Full-time

The Regional Child Development Director is accountable for the day-to-day operations of the assigned Licensed Child Care Program locations.  This includes training and development of assigned child care staff, ensuring quality and compliance of program, direction and implementation of all program delivery, promotion and monitoring results against pre-stated performance goals at both their home branch and partner branch.  The Regional Child Development Director will also be accountable for the enhancement of school system / community relationships and ensure / monitor licensed status in conjunction with the designated branch leadership.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Be visibly involved w/ members, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
  • Follows all established policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies.
  • Participate in and support association events and fund raising activities.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Secure required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Provide staff with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk and boundaries with youth
  • Respond seriously and in a timely manner to any reports of suspicious and/or inappropriate behaviors
  • Communicate to all staff the organization’s commitment to protect youth from abuse and follows all mandate reporting requirements
  • Travel required- up to 50 %
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in preferred majors:  Early Childhood / Education or Social Service field. 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years successful experience as a supervisor and manager within the YMCA or equivalent experience outside the YMCA.
  • Demonstrated leadership in long-term planning and  successfully accrediting centers through NAA and/or NAEYC
  • To administer the program, fiscal, and personnel policies of the association, a person in this position must possess the insights and skills of modern management (ex. Continuous Improvement) to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization through the efforts of other people.  Ability to empower staff and to delegate appropriate responsibilities involved in day-to -day operations is essential. 
  • Must demonstrate a clear understanding of the branch and associations relationships with the community.  Ability to think strategically is essential.
  • The human relationship aspect of this position is very important, must have skills in relating to individuals and groups and have the abilit
Compensation/Benefits: 

 

Salary: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00

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: 
Mar 13 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 13 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit