The position of Child Development Director supports the work of the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The position is responsible for all facets of the Child Development Center (CDC) Program including but not limited to the development, organization, and implementation of a quality and successful CDC program.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages, directs and coordinates all of the CDC programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality
- Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed. This includes meeting and maintaining ODJFS Step Up To Quality standards for a minimum three star rating.
- Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
- Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, United Way, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign, special events and committees as assigned.
- Maintains proper records/department files.
- Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.
- Assists with Program Committee meetings.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience:
- One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs.
- Minimum age requirement of 21. Must be able to comply with all background requirements and meet acceptable standards.
- If not already qualified, must be able to attain needed requirements within 30 days of hire including: completion of Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards (if any) and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
- Poses working knowledge for planning and managing various budgets.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable with speaking in front of groups.
- Must be able to manage time and multitask for a demanding schedule.
- Maintain positive, professional relationships with staff, parents, children and volunteers by being a role-model of the YMCA Character Development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 17 2018
Active Until:
Dec 17 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit