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The YMCA of Greater Omaha has an opening for a Childhood Education Director to oversee operations of their Immanuel Early Learning Center.
Job Description
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Childhood Education Director intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that welcomes all participants in a nurturing environment through staff development, program innovation & fiscal responsibility.
Qualifications
1. Must be at least 19 years (NE) or 21 (IA) years of age.
2. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent. Must meet Director-level licensing requirements.
3. At least 1 year supervisory experience in childcare, education, or equivalent.
4. Demonstrated success leading education-focused or equivalent team.
5. Demonstrated leadership, dependability & flexibility in work hours.
6. Complete within 30 days of hire: YMCA cause & culture training; education-specific training; Child Abuse Prevention Training; BLS CPR; First Aid; Emergency Oxygen Administration (provided by YMCA).
7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community, and successful clearance of background check.
Essential Functions
1. Manages, directs, and coordinates the childhood education programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
3. Teach/lead activities or provide direct service as needed to meet ratios and participant needs.
4. Develops, manages, and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
5. Monitors program operations, equipment, files, and facilities, to adhere to all state, local, and YMCA health and safety regulations, including ADA accommodations, where appropriate.
6. Develops and maintains relationships with school administration, parent groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
7. Compiles program statistics. Evaluates and makes modifications to maintain effective program.
8. Organizes special events for families.
9. Provides staff leadership for annual fundraising campaign and committees as assigned.
10. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
11. Actively participates in branch, department, and association staff meetings and/or related trainings.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Communication & Influence
Innovation
Developing Self & Others
Fiscal Management
Required Certifications
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent