Early Childhood Director

YMCA
Salary
$69,500.00
$75,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
[email protected]
The Southington Community YMCA seeks an inspiring and dedicated leader to guide our exceptional team of early childhood professionals.  
Job Description

The Early Childhood Director will work to develop a program that nurtures children's growth and development, creating an inclusive environment where children are supported socially, emotionally and cognitively.  The Early Childhood Program serves 200 preschool children and families.  The Director supervises 35 part-time staff and 25 full-time staff including 2 full-time administrative staff.  

Qualifications
  • Minimum of a 4-year college degree in a related area of study
  • Possess, or be able to obtain, Head Teacher and Director certification from the CT Office of Early Childhood
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, state licensure requirements and processes
  • A background and familiarity with youth development programming
  • Excellent communication, presentation skills, and customer service skills
  • A minimum of 3 years supervisory and management experience
  • Possess, or in pursuit of, YMCA Team Leader certification
  • Possess, or in pursuit of, First Aid and CPR certifications

 

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities:

Child Care Department

  • Hires, trains, evaluates, schedules, and supervises staff and volunteers for the Southington Early Childhood Department
  • Promotes an enthusiastic, outgoing, professional, and proactive service-oriented environment
  • Ensures all policies and procedures are followed, including state licenses, child abuse prevention, child development, risk policies, data entry, dress code, registration, and financial controls
  • Review all childcare policies and procedures yearly and works with relevant volunteer committees to recommend policy changes as necessary
  • Update, develop and implement new procedures as necessary
  • Assesses child care needs within the community and seeks to address those needs whenever possible
  • Ensures that all Individual Care Plans are maintained and fulfilled
  • Directly observes all classroom locations regularly and provides coaching and feedback whenever necessary        

Administrative

  • Fosters a team environment by building communication, trust, and cooperation among early childhood staff at all levels
  • Creates and acts as staff liaison to a Parents’ Quality Committee
  • Ensure program registration procedures are efficient and all records are accurate
  • Works with supervisor to create the annual budget and maintain the annual actual income and expenses to meet projected targets
  • Supervises two full-time administrative staff including a Child Care Administrator and an Assistant Early Childhood Director       

Other

  • Assists with strategic plans as assigned
  • Attends and participates in required YMCA events, as assigned
  • Participates in the Association Early Childhood Quality Cabinet
  • Participates in fundraising efforts and works with the Development Director
  • Participates in Director-On-Duty weekend coverage, as assigned
  • Responds to emergencies
  • Performs all miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
  • Implement Risk Management Policies through training, evaluation and record-keeping
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures related to child abuse prevention

  

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement:  Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.  Recruit volunteers and build effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.  Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.  Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, certifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.  Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well.  Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.