Early Childhood Director

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YMCA of the USA
Moline, IL, USA
Full-time

Under the supervision of the Operations Executive, the Early Childhood Development Director is responsible for the organization, delivery and overall quality of the Two Rivers YMCA Preschool and early childhood development activities. The Early Childhood Development Director will lead staff to use a thematic approach or creative curriculum and assessment tools to progress each child.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Has a clear understanding of Rule 407 as it relates to licensing standards and regulations.
  • Maintain and implement all licensing standards within the Preschool.
  • Prepares, maintains, and develops corresponding budgets and maintains net projections.
  • Fulfill all essential duties and responsibilities while maintaining DCFS licensing standards.
  • Recruits, trains, and develops full-time and part-time staff and volunteers.  Interprets YMCA policies and procedures in a positive manner.  Ensure all staff complete appropriate trainings and certifications.
  • Ensures all early childhood development programs and special events have adequate staffing and supervision.
  • Promotes and incorporates the YMCA mission and four core values in all early childhood development programs.
  • Monitors, evaluates, and tracks the effectiveness of and participation in all early childhood development programs.  Responds to all member, participant, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with the YMCA’s strategic plans and community needs.
  • Continually develops all early childhood development program content, implementing new and improved curriculum as recommended by the YMCA of the USA and supervisor.
  • Initiates the marketing and distribution of early childhood development program information. Effectively communicates program offerings and updates to other YMCA staff, members, participants, and the community.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations.  Represents the YMCA in community events or meetings when requested.
  • Coordinates use of early childhood development facilities for program activities and events.
  • Continues professional development as recommended by the YMCA of the USA and supervisor.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Education and/or Experience
    • Option 1 - 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited college with 18 semester hours in courses related directly to childcare and/or child development from birth to age 6 
    • Option 2 - 2 years of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center, 30 semester hours of college credits with 10 semester hours in courses related directly to childcare development. Must have proof of enrollment in an accredited college until 2 years of college credit has been achieved. A total of 18 semester hours in courses related directly to childcare development is required to be obtained within the total 2 years of college credits. 
    • Option 3 - Completion of CDA certificate, completion of 12 semester hours in courses related to childcare development from birth to age 6 at an accredited college and 2 years of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center.  
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • YMCA Team Leader Certification preferred.
  • Direct budget responsibility of at least $100k revenue - preferred
  • Must demonstrate personal values consistent with the YMCA Mission.
  • Any offer made will be pending DCFS Background check and clearance, medical physical and submission of required transcripts and documentation of at least two years of employment with a licensed preschool.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Hiring Salary Range: $34,496 Min.- $43,120 Mid.- $51,744  Max annually
  • Health Insurance: 70% Y paid – 30% Employee                  
  • Dental:70% Y paid – 30% Employee
  • LTD: 100% Y paid                                         
  • Life Insurance: 1x salary – 100% Y paid
  • Retirement: 12% Y paid (Once eligibility requirements are met)
  • Vacation: Per personnel policy:  Full time employees accrue and are eligible to use paid vacation based on the scheduled fulltime YMCA service length.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=32381&...

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: 
Nov 16 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 16 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit