This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
A successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and volunteer Child Care Committee to transition the center from a child care program to an Early Learning Center and elevate the overall quality of care. This will require strategic leadership, staff management and accountability.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages, directs and coordinates the child care program at the Jefferson School City Center. 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.
- Maintain all records related to the Department of Social Services subsidy program.
- Maintain all records related to the USDA program, including current application and monthly reporting.
- 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.
- Adheres to all VDSS State Licensing requirements and maintains good working relationship with licensing inspector. Maintains all required paperwork.
- 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.
- Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
- Maintains proper records/department files.
- Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.
- Assists with Child Care Committee meetings.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience:
- Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
- One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs.
- Within 30-days, completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
- 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).
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 25 2018
Active Until:
Mar 25 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit