**We are currently offering a $500 Sign-on Bonus!!! If you are hired on, you will earn a $500 bonus to be paid out after 4 months/120 days of employment. **
We are looking for a motivated and positive individual that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the children to head up one of our full day child care locations. The Site Director is responsible for the supervision and implementation of all the center programs.
Salary starts at $33,000 or more commensurate on degree, certifications, registry level and experience, and comes with a competitive benefits package that includes PTO, health, dental, vision, life insurance, 12% fully paid retirement plan (when eligible), discounts on Y programs and a FREE family membership. The Kettle Moraine YMCA supports professional development through Leadership Certifications.
Working at the Y is a fun environment to improve the quality of life for those in our community!
- Follows the DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers and the Kettle Moraine YMCA Child Care Policies.
- Works with the supervisor for hiring, onboarding, developing, counseling and termination of staff.
- Schedules and monitors staff (staff/child ratios), continuing education, conducts staff meetings and performs staff reviews.
- Assists in curriculum planning (including field trips) and delegates appropriately to teachers.
- Takes on the role of teacher as needed.
- Maintains all required paperwork for the program including but not limited to: staff/volunteer records, child records, DCF, Human Services requirements and Youngstar.
- Markets the program and monitors the intake of new enrollment.
- Maintains a safe, nurturing and orderly environment meeting all rules and regulations.
- Problem solves issues, concerns, incidents and reports to supervisor with possible solutions.
- Greets and communicates with parents, keeps all interactions positive and is sensitive to the feelings of children and parents. Schedules bi-annual conferences and quarterly parent committee meetings.
- Participates in approved continuing education to maintain certifications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Minimum age of 21 years old.
- Must meet Wisconsin Registry qualifications for Center Director.
- 2 years experience in Early Childhood/Child Care.
- 1 year experience in a supervisory role.
- Ability to appropriately interact with children at their cognitive level.
- CPR/AED (infant, child, adult) and Shaken baby syndrome certification preferred; required within 6 months of hire.
- Must pass fingerprint check.
- Must complete a health physical and TB test within 30 days of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The ability to lift 40 lbs.
- The ability to participate in required physical activities with the children.