Senior Childcare Director - KetteringFull-Time/Exempt$49,144-$52,184/Annually
Position Summary:
Develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA Child Care programs.
At the YMCA, We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Essential Functions:
Plans, designs, evaluates, and implements all aspects of the childcare programs in accordance with YMCA of the USA and YMCA of Greater Dayton guidelines.
Develops, implements, and monitors annual budgets for programs.
Responsible for all aspects of program development, quality, and safety.
Maintains required enrollment numbers.
Administers the program in accordance with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines.
Cooperates with ODJFS staff for required reports and inspections; responds to inspection requests within required timeframes.
Completes annual inspections within required timeframe with fire department, Department of Health, etc. as required.
Maintains a clean and sanitary environment and meets all state and local licensing requirements.
Inspects equipment within the building for safety hazards, damage, or wear.
Communicates any suggestions to direct supervisor to improve the site operations.
Monitors and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the childcare and program area.
Hires, trains, monitors, and evaluates appropriate staff.
Fills staff vacancies in accordance with association guidelines.
Ensures staff members maintain required trainings.
Holds effective staff meetings.
Maintains accurate records for childcare programs, facility, and staff.
Establishes procedures for scheduling and finding substitutes.
Substitutes in a classroom when needed.
Communicates to Executive Director any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.
Builds relationships with members, program participants and community partners.
Remains visible to participants when on duty.
Increases program participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors.
Actively recruits, trains, and engages groups of volunteers.
Actively participates on the Annual campaign as assigned.
Participates on program task teams and childcare committees of the association.
Attends parent events/family programs.
Remains familiar with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation requirements and develops an ongoing plan and time frame for acquisition and maintenance of NAEYC accreditation.
Remains familiar with National After School Association (NAA) accreditation requirements and develops an ongoing plan and time frame for acquisition and maintenance of NAA accreditation.
Maintains appropriate records for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
Supervises staff to ensure proper completion of CACFP paperwork.
Promotes childcare programs by development and distribution of marketing materials in compliance with association standards.
Possesses the ability and appropriate safe driving record to drive a vehicle, safely transporting up to 14 children.
Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families and staff members.
Qualifications:
A 2-year college degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; plan for completion of 4-year college degree required; 4-year college degree strongly preferred.
Per ODJFS requirements, if college degree is not in Early Childhood Education, 12 college credit hours must be in education field. College transcripts must be provided.
If college degree is not in Early Childhood Education, must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within 1 year of hire or equivalent as determined by the YMCA Childcare Branch.
CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen required within first 60 days of employment and kept current.
Per OFDJS requirements, must have 2 years’ experience in childcare or education field.
Must have 2 years’ experience in childcare program area systems, procedures, and guidelines.
One year minimum of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Budget development and administration skills preferred. Planning and program development skills helpful.
Must hold a valid driver’s license, insurable driver’s record according to the YMCA’s insurance carriers, and have reliable transportation to travel for business meetings, training events, YMCA site visits, vendors, and suppliers, etc.
Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications, along with ability to learn the internal YMCA software.