The Child Care Director (located at Porter Hills) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the childcare facility and the educational and social development of the children. Operations include maintaining the food program, payment & collections, curriculum, staff, children, and parental relationships of the child care programs. This position may require face-to-face leadership in these programs and may involve early morning, evenings, and weekends.
Areas of Responsibility:
Childcare Operations
- Manages the day-to-day childcare program
- Develops action steps to improve programs quality and enrollment
- Recommends appropriate staffing plans to meet ratio requirements
- Assist in recruiting, orientating, and enrolling children/families
- Tours prospective childcare participants/members
- Recommend necessary child/family referrals
- Recommends purchases of instructional materials and teaching aids such as books, toys, equipment, and games designed to stimulate learning
- Confers with parents regarding facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures
- Confers with teaching staff regarding child's behavioral or learning problems, and recommends methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences
- Reviews and evaluates facility activities to ensure conformance to federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintains Michigan child care food program records
- Arranges medical attention for ill or injured children in accordance with parental instructions
- Performs classroom teaching duties during absence of regular teacher, due to ratio needs, or due to budget constraints
- Maintain consistent and regular intergenerational programs and activities in conjunction with Porter Hills Village.
- Maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations, including fire and health codes
Community Relationships
- Maintains a positive relationship with assigned licensing consultants
- Maintains NAEYC accreditation
- Maintain a positive relationship and collaboration with Porter Hills Village
Human Resource Management
- Manages 30+ childcare and volunteers
- Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the CDC
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Association’s policies and applicable federal and state laws
- Assists staff to identify and meet all development needs with action plans built into the next budget
- Sets goals and objectives for each staff member
- Makes annual salary increment recommendations
- Completes payroll; Audits payroll reports
- Fills staff vacancies in accordance with established Association policies
- Supports the Association in recruitment of diverse staff and volunteers
- Interviews, hires, and trains staff; plans, assigns, and directs work; rewards and disciplines staff; addresses complaints and resolves problems
Fiscal Management
- Meets all budget goals
- Operates program areas within directives and policies of the Association
- Assists with Annual Campaign
Facility Management
- Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
- Assists in branch special events
- Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university; three to five years childcare related experience, as well as managerial and administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Past supervision experience preferred.
- Ability and desire to work with children infant to 6 years of age.
- Familiarity with and adherence to the NAEYC Code of Ethics.
- Must have working knowledge of sound fiscal principals.
- Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
- Working knowledge of a computer and experience with a variety of software applications.
Required Certifications
- Negative T.B. test and proof of current physical exam
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), preferred; required upon hire
- First Aid Certification, preferred
- Blood borne pathogens training required upon hire
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $39,800.00 - $45,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 30 2018
Active Until:
Jun 30 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit