The Assistant Childcare Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the Child Development Center. Operations include maintaining all licensing and food program records, payment and collections, budget development, program plans, enrollment and retention of child care participants, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation and expansion of the child care program. This position may require face-to-face leadership in these programs and involve early morning, evenings, and weekends.
Areas of Responsibility:
Childcare Operations
- Assists in managing the day-to-day operation of the childcare programs
- Assists to achieve and maintain NAEYC accreditation (if applicable)
- Implements action steps to improve programs quality and enrollment
- Recommends appropriate staffing plans to meet ratio requirements
- Assists in managing recruiting, orientating, and enrolling of children/families
- Responsible for staff scheduling and coverage of classrooms
- Performs classroom teaching duties due to the absence of a regular teacher, ratio needs, or budget constraints
- Responsible for billing and reporting
- Maintains accurate records, including food program if applicable
- Tours prospective childcare participants/members
- Advises parents/guardians of necessary child/family referrals
- Recommends purchases of instructional materials and teaching aids such as books, toys, equipment, and games designed to stimulate learning
- Confers with parents/guardians regarding facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures
- Confers with Childcare Director regarding child's behavioral or learning problems, and implements methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences
- Reviews and evaluates facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations
- Arranges medical attention for ill or injured children in accordance with parental instructions
- Maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations, including fire and health codes
- Community Relationships
- Maintains a positive relationship with assigned licensing consultants
- Develops relationships with area schools
Human Resource Management
- Manages childcare staff, interns and volunteers
- Assists in managing the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the CDC
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Association’s policies and applicable laws
- Sets goals and objectives for each staff member
- Makes annual salary increment recommendations
- Audits payroll reports
- Fills staff vacancies in accordance with established Association policies
- Supports the Association in recruitment of diverse staff and volunteers
- Assists with interviews, hires, and trains staff; plans, assigns, and directs work; rewards and disciplines staff; and addresses complaints and resolves problems
Fiscal Management
- Meets all budget goals
- Monitors monthly budget and year-end forecast for responsible program areas
- Operates program areas within directives and policies of the Association
- Assists with Annual Campaign
Facility Management
- Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
- Assists in branch special events, manager-on-duty coverage, and other branch and facility management.
Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;
Skills/Experience:
- 2 semester hours in child care administration; three to five years experience with licensed child care management and development; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Past supervision experience preferred. Ability and desire to work with children infant to 6 years of age. Familiarity with and adherence to the NAEYC Code of Ethics. Must have working knowledge of sound fiscal principals. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages and lifestyles. Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 15 2018
Active Until:
Feb 15 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit