The Child Care Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the childcare facility and the educational and social development of the children. Operations include maintaining the food program, payment & collections, curriculum, staff, children, and parental relationships of the child care programs. This position may require face-to-face leadership in these programs and may involve early morning, evenings, and weekends.
Areas of Responsibility:
Childcare Operations
- Manages the day-to-day childcare program
- Develops action steps to improve programs quality and enrollment
- Recommends appropriate staffing plans to meet ratio requirements
- Assist in recruiting, orientating, and enrolling children/families
- Tours prospective childcare participants/members
- Recommend necessary child/family referrals
- Recommends purchases of instructional materials and teaching aids such as books, toys, equipment, and games designed to stimulate learning
- Confers with parents regarding facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures
- Confers with teaching staff regarding child's behavioral or learning problems, and recommends methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences
- Reviews and evaluates facility activities to ensure conformance to federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintains Michigan child care food program records
- Arranges medical attention for ill or injured children in accordance with parental instructions
- Performs classroom teaching duties during absence of regular teacher, due to ratio needs, or due to budget constraints
- Maintain consistent and regular intergenerational programs and activities in conjunction with Porter Hills Village.
- Maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations, including fire and health codes
Community Relationships
- Maintains a positive relationship with assigned licensing consultants
- Maintains NAEYC accreditation
- Maintain a positive relationship and collaboration with Porter Hills Village
Human Resource Management
- Manages 30+ childcare and volunteers
- Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the CDC
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Association’s policies and applicable federal and state laws
- Assists staff to identify and meet all development needs with action plans built into the next budget
- Sets goals and objectives for each staff member
- Makes annual salary increment recommendations
- Completes payroll; Audits payroll reports
- Fills staff vacancies in accordance with established Association policies
- Supports the Association in recruitment of diverse staff and volunteers
- Interviews, hires, and trains staff; plans, assigns, and directs work; rewards and disciplines staff; addresses complaints and resolves problems
Fiscal Management
- Meets all budget goals
- Operates program areas within directives and policies of the Association
- Assists with Annual Campaign
Facility Management
- Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
- Assists in branch special events
Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university;
Skills/Experience:
- Three to five years childcare related experience, as well as managerial and administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Past supervision experience preferred. Ability and desire to work with children infant to 6 years of age. Familiarity with and adherence to the NAEYC Code of Ethics. Must have working knowledge of sound fiscal principals. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Working knowledge of a computer and experience with a variety of software applications.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $39,000.00 - $45,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 15 2018
Active Until:
Feb 15 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit