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Childcare Director

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Southaven, MS, United States
Full-time
DeSoto County Child Care YMCA

Join the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South's team. Make a positive difference in the lives of youth and families in our area.


Under the general direction of the Vice President of Operations, this position ensures the successful operation of assigned sites to include program quality, program promotion, budget monitoring, personnel supervision and community relations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  1. Lead assigned sites and take responsibility for the successful operation of school age and camping programs, including observing, coaching, and supervising program site leaders.
  2. Coach and supervise Site Directors and Group Leaders in areas including, but not limited to:
  • planning and implementation of the program
  • providing a high quality, developmentally appropriatecurriculum.
  • program spaces stimulating andorderly
  • purchasing appropriate supplies, equipment, and materials, observing YMCA guidelines andprocedures.
  • operating their programs in conformity to state/county licensing and agencyregulations.
  • their program enrollment at appropriatelevels.
  • Conduct program tours and periodic open house/registration events to thepublic.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records on theirparticipation.
  • Has established emergency procedures that meet or exceed all safety and licensing standards and that these procedures arefollowed.
  • planning and conducting parent involvement events (i.e. Parent Group, picnics, holidays, and parent/childactivities).

3. Takes an active role in planning program promotion andpublicity.

4. Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, and parent groups.

5. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timelymanner, seeking guidance from the supevisor as needed.

6.Evaluate sites in areas including, but not limited to proper implementation of curriculum and lesson planning, program quality control, and recruitment and retention of program participants.

7.Assure compliance with state and localregulations.

8.Monitors and develops the annual budget for assigned sites so that goals aremet.

9.Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures arefollowed.

10. Model superior communication and leadership to theirteam.

11. Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign at assigned

school sites.

12. Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings and special events to

provide a collaborative and cohesive approach to the YMCA’s vision and mission.

13. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by and agreed to with the

supervisor to meet the changing needs of the program.

Skills/Experience: 
  1. Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field or an equivalent combination of directly related experience, training, and/or education.
  2. Three or more years of YMCA childcare experience preferred.
  3. Meets minimum qualifications for childcare director as outlined in the Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas Department of Human Services standards for childcare.
  4. Knowledge of childcare licensing requirements, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas Department of Human Services standards for childcare, and YMCA standards.
  5. Must maintain a current motor vehicle license and acceptable driving record that meetsYMCA standards.
  6. Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

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 13 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 13 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit