Bilingual Preschool Director

This job is no longer available

Search for More Jobs
YMCA of the USA
Chattanooga, TN, USA
Full-time

Come be a part of changing lives in our new Preschool Language Immersion Program in Chattanooga, TN!

Develops, organizes and implements high-quality YMCA Child Care/Preschool Language Immersion program.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates the childcare programs for assigned location. Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures staff remains in compliance with required training and certifications.
  • Develops, trains and implements the YMCA Language Immersion Curriculum, as well as Creative Curriculum and Designs for Living and Learning.
  • Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the program. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
  • Ensures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. 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 childcare licensing agency, 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 YMCA fundraising activities.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Candidate must be bi-lingual (Spanish)
  • Three to five years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of 
    the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.

TRAINING

  • Certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED within 30 days of hire.
  • New Staff Orientation required upon hire.
  • State required training for any licensed site.
How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/39998

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management
Child / After School Care

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 18 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 18 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit