Child Care Director

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YMCA of the USA
Hickory, NC, USA
Full-time

The Childcare Director is accountable for the Child Development Center, specific to Pre-K, and will assist with licensing requirements for School-Age programming. This includes on and off site programs as well as special events designed for specific target groups. The Childcare Director will coordinate quality control measures to ensure quality customer service is being delivered. This position must perform within the operational guidelines and budget parameters established by the YMCA. As a member of the professional staff, the Childcare Director is a constructive member of the YMCA whose major priority is to serve the members of the YMCA with the highest quality of programs and facilities available. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Overseeing the daily operation and management of the Child Development Center.
  • Hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and scheduling of all staff in the Child Development Center.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the budget for the Child Development Center.  
  • Assumes an active role with the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign to achieve the established department goal.
  • Being responsible for program growth and development of the Childcare Development Center.
  • Being responsible for childcare accounts receivable and USDA Food Program.
  • Ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of the children who utilize the Childcare programs.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective communication with parents and staff.
  • Understanding and enforcing North Carolina’s Daycare Requirements and Special Requirements.
  • Serves as the Summer Feeding Program Coordinator for the YMCA of Catawba Valley.
Educational Background: 
Four-year degree preferred in Childcare, Psychology, Sociology, Business Management, or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • An  equivalent of 5-10 years of experience in related field.
  • Must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and supervisory experience.
  • Strong understanding of fiscal management and budget process.
  • Must have childcare and childcare administration experience along with required credentials for a NC state-licensed childcare center.
  • First Aid, CPR, current negative TB test, medical exam, fingerprint check, criminal records check.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be responsive to members and program participants.
  • Must be attentive to details, well organized, able to meet deadlines, take initiative to solve problems, be proactive in decision-making, and work with little supervision.
  • Knowledge of emergency policies and procedures for the facility.
  • Understanding of risk management issues and safety requirements for the facility and program areas.
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills with volunteers, members, and parents.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $29,000.00 - $35,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=33016&...

Job Function: 
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: 
Jan 24 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 24 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit