The Director of Licensed Child Care is responsible for the overall operation of all child care programs, and developing, organizing and implementing high quality YMCA/YWCA child care programs. Leading child care staff, the Director will oversee the instruction and welfare of each child enrolled in child care programs, ensure all activities are in line with state/federal regulations and seek grant opportunities to increase and enhance programs.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Serve as a role model to members and Y staff and, at all times live the mission, vision and values of the YMCA and YWCA movements.
- Provide direct supervision to child care program coordinators and all child care staff to ensure that the goals and objectives are consistent with the Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA’s goals and that licensing standards are maintained.
- Conduct or assist in the planning of in-service trainings for the child care programs. Ensure regular staff meetings are organized for all child care programs.
- Assist in the planning and execution of programs and curriculum that meet the highest quality of standards for all programs, including specific knowledge and skills related to Creative Curriculum.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising and evaluating the work of child care staff. Develop strategies to motivate and achieve goals.
- Supervise and lead the summer based programs in cooperation with other DCY programs and staff.
- Monitor city and state activities pertaining to early childhood and school aged child care to keep abreast with current trends in the field.
- Oversee specialized programs conducted in cooperation with community partners. Work with finance department staff to ensure that all billings for child care programs as well as collections are completed in a timely manner, including the submission of all state and other reimbursement forms, applications, and reports.
- Seeks grant opportunities to expand and or enrich program activities throughout the childcare programs.
- Maintain licensing regulations according to state/federal and national guidelines and ensure that updates are conducted in a timely manner to ensure all sites are maintained as fully licensed facilities.
- Ensure proper record keeping of all payroll records for child care staff and submission to the finance department is completed in a timely manner.
- Facilitate statewide voluntary preschool programs in cooperation with local community school districts ensuring that QPPS (Quality Preschool Program Standards) standards are met.
- Prepare and adhere to annual budget with direction from the President/CEO to align with association and department strategic goals and objectives in addition to submission of weekly key indicator and monthly variance reports.
- Prepare incident reports accurately, consistently and in accordance with established timelines. Communicate to supervisor in writing, accident and discipline situations which require corrective actions. Seek guidance from supervisor and/or HR in unusual circumstances.
- Ensure all child care staff are certified in Adult, Pediatric, and Infant CPR/AED/FA. Certified as Instructor Trainer for association.
- Participate in and solicit others to participate in necessary DCY financial development efforts, specifically the Annual Campaign.
- Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements.
- Adherence to all policies and procedures of the DCY.
- Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
- Regular and timely adherence to respective schedule/meetings.
- All other duties as assigned by the President/Chief Executive Officer.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Teaching, Management or other related field is required.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in licensed child care programs is required.
- A combination of education, experience, and child development-related training sufficient to satisfy the State of Iowa DHS Center Director Qualifications.
CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to pass background check
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification*
- Essentials*
- Mandatory Reporter*
- Annual Bloodborne Pathogen training*
- Maintain CPR/First Aid/AED and Mandatory Reporter Trainer certifications
- National Administrator Credential
- All other training, education, and certifications necessary to satisfy the State of Iowa DHS Center Director Qualifications
*Note: If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 13 2018
Active Until:
Nov 13 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit