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Preschool Enrichment Director

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Montclair, NJ, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Preschool Enrichment Director will develop and manage all arts and STEM activities, summer camp and special events and birthday parties for the preschool members at the Geyer Family Branch.

The Preschool Enrichment Director will also be responsible for the overall program development, implementation administration, supervision and evaluation of programs that benefit both youth members and their families. The Director will work collaboratively with staff and manage day-to-day program operations. This team will work to identify opportunities, create cohesive and comprehensive experiences and initiate the creation of new and innovative preschool and family programs in accordance with the needs of the community as dictated by branch priorities and objectives. This may include collaboration with various internal departments and external community partners In addition, the Preschool Enrichment Director would oversee a team that manages all summer camps operating out of the branch as well as related offsite camps.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Recruits, trains, and develops non-exempt and part-time program staff and volunteers.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Organizes and schedules program offerings.
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of staff and participation in the program.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
  • Develops and monitors program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Coordinates the use of related facilities for program activities and events.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands the program within the community in accordance with the Association and branch strategic plans.
  • Assists in branch fundraising activities and special events.
  • Responds to all participant and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Assists with Program Committee meetings
  • Demonstrate and model the YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
  • Exhibit personal and professional behavior in a manner consistent with the best interest of the Association, so as not to bring discredit to the Association.
  • Perform such other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned by the Supervisor.
  • Cooperate, work effectively and congenially with all YMCA staff members, volunteers, and members of the Association.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in child development, social services, recreation or equivalent preferred but not required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Ability to supervise staff, develop/monitor department budget, develop age-appropriate programming.
  • Prior supervisory work experience (5+ years) in an Arts related field or Non-profit.
  • Excellent human relation skills, good organizational, communication and teaching skills.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $44,500.00 - $52,400.00

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: 
Nov 12 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 13 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit