Childcare Director

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YMCA of the USA
Delanson, NY, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading charity committed to strengthening community. The Childcare Director manages the branch childcare programs, including; school-age childcare, Child-watch and programming for children under 5. As the Childcare Director, you will be responsible for staffing and budget management, as well as program and service development and oversight with customer retention as a primary goal.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates the school-age childcare 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.
  • Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate and OCFS Regulations. Ensures that CDYMCA 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. Maintain cleanliness of the facility as a member of Clean Team.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare 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.
  • Actively support financial development events of the CDYMCA such as President’s Award Dinner, Annual Campaign and Golf Classic. Organizes special events for parents. Assists in CDYMCA fundraising activities.
  • Cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships with applicable school districts and communities.
  • Provides staff leadership for annual fundraising campaign and committees as assigned.
  • Maintains proper records/department files.
  • Provide branch building coverage as part of branch leadership team.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in Education preferred, OR Associate’s degree in Education with experience; required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Prior work experience with staff scheduling and training required.
  • Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens to be completed within 30 days of hire.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Publisher) and general PC applications.
  • Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40083

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

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 31 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 1 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit