Child Care Director

1. Manages, directs and coordinates the early learning programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands programs 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. 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 
4. 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. 
Provide support, cooperation, and leadership to ensure compliance with government grants and private foundation grants. 
8. Keep abreast of regulations and requirements as it relates to Keystone STARS and work closely with its leadership team. 
9. Provides upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living. 
10. Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. 
11. Provides staff leadership for annual fund-raising campaigns and committees as assigned. 
12. Maintains proper records/department files. 
13. Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities. 
14. Assists and attends branch staff meetings, committee meetings and association meetings as assigned. 
15. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. 
16. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of participation in the program. 
17. Performs other duties as assigned. 
18. Praesidium Child Protection: Core Responsibilities (Essential Functions) 
19. Adherence to Policies: Strictly follow and enforce all organizational policies and procedures designed to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse. 
20. Mandated Reporting: Understand and fulfill the legal and ethical obligation to recognize and immediately report any suspicions of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities and organizational supervisor, as required by state laws (e.g., in Pennsylvania, this is via the CWIS Portal). 
21. Supervision and Monitoring: Implement effective monitoring and supervision practices during all interactions and activities to manage abuse risk, specifically avoiding one-on-one situations without proper documentation or supervision where possible. 
22. Professional Boundaries: Maintain strict professional ethics and boundaries in all interactions with children, youth, and vulnerable adults, avoiding any language or physical contact that could be perceived as inappropriate. 
23. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all interactions, especially in one-on-one scenarios or regarding any unusual incidents or conflicts and report them to a supervisor immediately.  
24. Training and Development (Requirements/Provisions) 
25. Mandatory Training: Successful completion of mandatory comprehensive child abuse prevention training (online or in-person) provided by the organization (often via the Praesidium Academy platform) before beginning work with consumers. 
26. Ongoing Education: Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and periodic refresher training to stay current with best practices in child protection and the organization's policies.