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Childhood Education Director

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Glenwood, IA, United States
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Childhood Education Director develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA programming. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates the childhood education 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.
  • Teach/lead activities or provide direct service as needed to meet ratios and participant needs.
  • 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
  • Monitors program operations, equipment, files and facilities, to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations, including ADA accommodations, where appropriate.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
  • Compiles program statistics. Evaluates and makes modifications to maintain effective program.
  • Organizes special events for families.
  • Actively participates in branch, department and association staff meetings and/or related trainings.
  • Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent. Must meet Director-level licensing requirements.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs.
  • Must be at least 19 years (NE) or 21 (IA) years of age.
  • Complete within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention Training; BLS CPR; First Aid; Emergency Oxygen Administration
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community, including ADA compliance and successful clearance of background check.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Dec 19 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 18 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit