Childcare Director

YMCA
Salary
$45,000.00
$55,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
[email protected]
The Lansdale Area Family YMCA is seeking a dynamic child care director to join our team!
Job Description

The Childcare Director is responsible for the total operation of the daycare including, but not limited to, marketing, curriculum, facilities, staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations.  This position may involve early morning, evening and weekend responsibilities.  This job is performed to standard when all work is completed accurately and on time, with minimal supervision.

Qualifications
  • Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in education or related field
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • Two+ years related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of child care programs) preferred.
  • Pediatric CPR, First Aid, AED certified
  • Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Essential Functions
  • Manages the day care program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; securing, scheduling, and maintaining the needed facilities; creating and scheduling the activities or events; and maintaining program records or files.
  • Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
  • Reviews program plans and records to ensure consistency with evidence-based best practices.
  • Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity.
  • Onboards and develops them for success and ensuring DHS compliance
  • Ensure DHS regulations and compliance in all areas of day care center operations
  • Maintains staff schedules and evaluates staff performance.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations (e.g., state child care licensing agency, school administration) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
  • Maintain steady enrollment and/or growth in program participation in the Childcare Department as measured by enrollment reports
  • Conduct and document all state required inspections, emergency planning, and emergency drills
Required Certifications
  • Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED