Child Development Director

Fiscal Management/Administrative Work:

• Under the supervision of the Regional Child Development Director, develop, manage and supervise the child care budget.
• Responsible for assisting the Business Office with billing and collections.
• Work with the Financial Assistance Coordinator to evaluate all applications for assistance for child care program financial assistance, working within allocation allowance.
• Monitor all financial record keeping, billing procedures and collections in collaboration with the Business Office, including the management of third party reimbursement process including but not limited to CCN, DHS.
• Work within available financial resources.
• Ensure the local, state, and federal guidelines are followed for child development programs, including food safety, emergency procedures, and health care, as well as NAEYC standards. Maintain record keeping for children and staff files according to YMCA, State Licensing, DHS, NAEYC and other accrediting/licensing agencies.
• Directly manage the enrollment, waitlist, and registration for the CDC site. Maintain monthly records and statistics necessary to record trends and recommend program changes.
• Participate in the Ann Arbor YMCA annual fundraising campaign; participate in other community events and fundraising as required.

Personnel:

• Oversee all responsibilities related to recruiting, hiring, orienting, training, scheduling, supervising, regularly evaluating and any involuntary terminations of the all child care staff.
• Create staffing plan to meet ratio requirements. Assign schedules and work responsibilities.
• Work with collaborative partner to make use of resident volunteers. Ensure volunteers are selected, onboarded and supervised by the standards set forth by the Ann Arbor YMCA.
• Ensure staff training required to meet DHS licensing requirements (First Aid, CPR).
• Fill staff vacancies following established YMCA hiring and screening policies and comply with state and local law, including processing of DHS background. Ensure completion of all hiring paperwork and onboarding as mandated by the Ann Arbor YMCA.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings and weekly staff newsletters.
• Coordinate payroll process for staff members and ensure accuracy in payroll timekeeping, policies and procedures.
• Maintain all employee licensing files and assure they are completed.
• Provide needed feedback to staff regarding performance.
• Ensure the fair and equal treatment of others.
• Develop plans and strategies to ensure that staff and volunteers reflect the demographics of the community being served

Program Management:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Child Development Center’s program.
• Maintain all enrollment, billing, and policy and procedure information for all programs.
• Maintain monthly records and statistics necessary to record trends and recommend program changes. Monitor compliance with DHS licensing and NAEYC accreditation.
• Acquire and maintain NAEYC accreditation. Coordinate, supervise and maintain developmentally appropriate programs for children ages 6 weeks - 10 years.  This includes, but is not limited to, the following programs: Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten Program, and After School Activities Program, including Developmental Assets and program development and evaluations. Implement nutrition and physical activity as recommended by Y USA.
• Keep the safety of children as the priority; know how to recognize suspected Child Abuse and Neglect and reporting procedures, as required by the State of Michigan and the Ann Arbor YMCA.
• Coordinate maintenance/housekeeping work with Director of Facilities and Properties. Monitor and order needed equipment. Responsible for playground equipment as required by state licensing. 
• Working with Communications Director regarding marketing materials, digital communications and related releases as required for child care.
• Maintain records as required by the YMCA, State Licensing, DHS, NAEYC and other accrediting/licensing agencies.
• Management of program supplies including purchasing, inventorying and distribution.
• Serves as chief liaison with collaborative personnel at sites and work to maintain positive and collaborative relationships with partner administrators, and staff members.

Program Delivery:

• Implement programs consistent with Creative Curriculum.
• Create and maintain a staff and program culture that promotes the YMCA’s mission, vision and core values.
• Formulate, develop and coordinate a high-quality program to support core program goals in accordance with the Association’s strategic plan.
• Responsible for the planning, conducting and supervising a creative and stimulating program that is developmentally and age-appropriate.
• Provides direction, guidance and expectations for staff planning daily, weekly and monthly activities.
• Plans regularly scheduled special events and educational opportunities for families of participants (i.e., Open Houses, Meet the Teacher nights, International Potlucks, Park and Playground Dates, workshops appropriate for demographics of community)
• Provide for health and safety of children and staff. Develop and train staff in emergency procedures.
• Develop discipline procedures and implement as needed.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of site, including daily cleanup of activities and as well as scheduled site maintenance.
• Attend parent or parent/child events related to program.
• Perform classroom teaching duties due to the absence of a regular teacher, ratio needs or budget constraints.
• Demonstrate cultural competencies and respect for all people’s backgrounds by incorporating cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the program and lesson plans.
• Model positive adult-to-child and adult-to-adult interactions and foster an atmosphere of respect for children and adults. Develop discipline procedures and implement as needed.

Communication:

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children.
• Meet weekly with FT staff (lead teachers, site coordinators, etc.), maintain close/ongoing communication, keeping them informed of any important information.
• Responsible for all aspects of customer service as it relates to the CDC site, including communication with the Ann Arbor YMCA Welcome Center and addressing all inquiries and complaints in a timely and thorough manner.
• Meet with supervisor, as needed, providing updates on program. Keep supervisor informed of any important information and provide regular site status updates.
• Use abilities such as attention to details, multitasking and strong oral, auditory and written communication skills to interact with adults and children daily.
• Demonstrate poise and professionalism with staff, parents, participants and others.
• Must work closely with other departments to ensure good communication, cooperation and ensure good customer service throughout the association.
• Represent the YMCA in the community and youth development spaces as well as in collaborations and coalitions.

Other

• Support the mission, vision and goals of the Ann Arbor YMCA; promote character development and the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Promote the value of diversity and the importance of being an inclusive organization to others inside and outside of the organization.
• Primary responsibility to Parent Advisory Council.
• Shared responsibility for member service and membership retention.
• Act as member of management team; help in general building supervision.
• Participate in the Ann Arbor YMCA annual fundraising campaign; participate in other community events and fundraiser as required.
• Staff is expected to take advantage of opportunities for self-development and growth. Attend trainings and conferences as assigned.
• Act as a role model, representing the YMCA
• Represent the Y and Y programs at community events and fairs as needed
• Special projects as assigned. This is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor.