Preschool Director

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YMCA of the USA
Lowell, MA, USA
Full-time

The Preschool Director supervises and supports the Lead Teachers, other teaching staff, enrolled families needs with respect to program, ensures full curriculum implementation for all programs, staffing and transition planning, and assists as needed with program development, compliance with Department of Early Education and Care, staff development and YMCA organizational initiatives. As a member of the Y management team, the incumbent actively participates as needed in a variety of cross-departmental projects and initiatives that advance the Y mission and strategic plan goals.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Directly Supervises all Lead Teachers:

  • Assesses supervisory and teaching performance in the classrooms.
  • Conducts performance reviews and recommends professional development.
  • Reviews classroom purchases and recommends materials replacements.
  • Manages classroom expenses within the approved budget and assists in developing the next year’s budget..  

Enrollment:

  • Manages enrollment, including conducting tours, attending and scheduling Open Houses, and recommending outreach opportunities.
  • Recommends program placements and classroom assignments.

Family Engagement:

  • Interfaces with parents on all concerns related to the classroom, staff interactions and child development or behavior.
  • Oversees transition planning for children.

Personnel:

  • Hires staff as needed.
  • Enforces disciplinary measures as appropriate.
  • Maintains complete employee files and ensures professional compliance with Department of Early Education and Care
  • Makes recommendations for staff advancement.

Other:

  • Supports all management as needed.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree, concentration or certification in child development, teaching or administration preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3-5 years prior teaching experience.
  • Director I qualified through the Department of Early Education and Care
  • Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience, preferably in a childcare or school environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Possess at hire and maintain CPR, First Aid and AED, or obtain within 3 months of hire.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and use of computer.
  • YMCA Team Leader Certification preferred.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=34254&...

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: 
Feb 19 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 19 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit