This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA early childhood education programs.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages, directs and coordinates the daycare/preschool programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring and monitoring menu quality.
- Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
- Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
- Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintains proper records/department files.
- Organizes special events for parents.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Provides staff leadership for annual fundraising campaign and committees as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned and in accordance with the planned Chart of Work and that which supports the branch and association initiatives.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in elementary education or related field or equivalent preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Within 90 days of hire must complete Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter training and DHS Health & Safety.
- Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards (if any) and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Required Certifications
- Within 90 days of hire must complete Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, Mandated Reporter training and DHS Health & Safety.
- Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards (if any) and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $33,000.00 - $35,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 9 2019
Active Until:
Feb 9 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit