Under the direction and supervision of the CEO, the Childcare Director will accept responsibilities related to the administration of the childcare programs in accordance with the developmental philosophy of the program, the Mission Statement of the Broome County YMCA, the New York State Department of Social Services Licensing Regulations and the quality for Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children.
Areas of Responsibility:
The Director of Childcare's job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee the arrangement of staffing patterns including the scheduling of substitute teachers and coordinating classroom coverage during periods of low staffing.
- Oversee the hiring of staff and annual evaluations of staff, for all Childcare programs.
- Conduct an annual evaluation of the Childcare programs as required by New York State DSS and NAEYC Accreditation.
- Budgeting and monitoring all financial phases of the Childcare programs.
- Work with the curriculum coordinator and other center staff in the development of the curriculum and creation of lesson plans.
- Coordinate the childcare centers usage of the YMCA facilities with other YMCA staff.
- Attend 30 hours of workshops, in-service trainings and conferences within a two-year period.
- Oversee staff trainings in NYS DSS licensing regulations, USDA Food Service Guidelines and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
- Read, write and speak English to communicate with parents, children and staff.
- Represent the staff at Y’s Kids Parents Association meetings and parent activities.
- Oversee the enrollment of children according to the policies of the programs.
- Oversee the ordering of program supplies in accordance with the budget.
- Oversee the maintaining of all program equipment and arrange for necessary repairs.
- Oversee the planning and coordinating of staff trainings.
- Oversee the communication to parents.
- Represent the childcare programs at YMCA functions including open houses and annual meetings.
- Represent the YMCA childcare programs at Youth and Family Services Meetings and Administrative meetings.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood education, Elementary education, or a related field with 18 hours in early childhood education.
Skills/Experience:
The Childcare Director must possess:
- An additional two years experience is required with a minimum of one year of direct supervision of a classroom program, including staff and record keeping responsibilities.
- Submission of the State Central clearance form and documentation of physical examination and TB skin test is mandatory prior to employment.
- CPR and First Aid training will be offered and are required.
Compensation/Benefits:
$38,000.00 - $43,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 15 2017
Active Until:
Oct 15 2017
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit