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The position responsibilities will include program development, implementation, promotion and evaluation, staff development and supervision,
Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Association Director of Early Learning, the Early Learning Director will be responsible for programming for children age 6 and under including, but not limited to part day Preschool programs, full day Early Learning programs, Play & Learn, Kids Zone and Kid’s Night Out. The position responsibilities will include program development, implementation, promotion and evaluation, staff development and supervision, and fiscal management in accordance with Center and Association goals, objectives and policies.
Benefits Include:
· Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership
· Paid Time Off and Sick Time
· Insurance
· 20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care
· Flexible Hours/Scheduling
· Retirement
· Discounted Program Fees
· Professional Development
Qualifications
This position requires one of the following education qualifications in addition to at least 3 years of relevant experience in planning, organizing and supervising early learning programming:
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement and grades of C or better.
Any Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university must include one (1) of the following:Fifteen (15) credit hours in college level courses with documented content relating to the needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six (6) years of age or younger and grades of C or better.
A CDA. NOTE: If a director has any of the certificates/credentials listed below instead of a CDA it will be an approved equivalent; Certified Childcare Professional (CCP); Preschool Associates Credential (PAC); Administrators Certificate approved by the Division
A two (2) year associate’s degree in early childhood education from an accredited college or university, with a grade of C or better and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an early childhood program.
Incumbent must have strong leadership and organizational skills. Strong skills are also necessary in supervision, management, income production, expense control, public relations, promotion, communication, fund-raising, grant-writing and record-keeping.
The incumbent should be knowledgeable about current trends in the field of Early Learning. Knowledge of and experience with Indiana State Licensing standards and Paths to Quality rating system strongly preferred.
Incumbent must be able to establish good rapport with families, children, staff and community leaders
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Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
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