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Child Development Director

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Union, NJ, United States
Full-time

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated YMCA professional to provide leadership and direct supervision to the Child Care Center. The Child Development Director is responsible for the development, administration and success of the Child Care program. Highlights of the position include: Supervision. fiscal management, maintenance of government contracts, understanding of state and local licensing requirements, staff development, creativity in developing curriculum, facilitating CATCH and relationships building with families, staff and community partners. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Recruits, hires, trains, coaches and schedules staff. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Develops and management departmental budget. Ensure program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
  • Monitor and track government subsidy to ensure participants are in compliance and payments are received. 
  • Ensure a high level of program quality.
  • Monitor program operations, equipment, files and facilities to adhere to all local, state and YMCA regulations. 
Educational Background: 
BA in education or a related field. Must meet Director level and Head Teacher level licensing requirements
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of three years' experience leading a Child Care program within the YMCA or the non-profit sector
  • High ability to recruit, motivate, retain and coach staff while working within a team atmosphere
  • Experience working 4C's and handling e-child care process is a must
  • Exemplifies a proactive, hands-on, nad professional work ethic
  • Excellent administrative, organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel
  • Bilingual a plus
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00

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: 
Jan 4 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 4 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit