This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Child Care Program Director develops, organizes and implements high-quality YMCA child care program(s).
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages, directs and coordinates child care programs. Ensures high-quality programs and implements program enhancements and initiatives.
- Ensure all components of the Child Care & Camp Staff Recruitment & Retention Plan are implemented.
- Develops child care budget utilizing the association budget guidelines. Ensure programs operate within budget and program fees are collected.
- Maintains proper records and files at all times.
- Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including ADA accommodations where appropriate
- Ensures YMCA child care program standards are met and safety procedures followed
- Provides for upkeep and safety of assigned program facilities and equipment. Ensure physical environment supports healthy living.
- Develops and maintains positive, genuine relationships with state authorities, school administration, families and community agencies.
- Participates as an active member of the Program Management Teams
- 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 all 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.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards (if any) and completion of YMCA program-specific certifications (list).
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
the community. - Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Physical mobility: walking, climbing, stairs, standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping and sitting for extended periods of time
- Physical Dexterity: ability to use telephone, computer, electronic equipment
- Lifting: ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Sensory Requirements: ability to hear, listen, speak, smell, touch, taste, see and distinguish colors
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
How to Apply:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 7 2019
Active Until:
Jul 7 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit