Description

The Childcare Program Manager is responsible for the curriculum and day-to-day operation of the YMCA’s preschool-age childcare program and school-age childcare; for the YMCA’s Step Up to Quality star rating for all childcare; and serves as overall child care administrator for the association. In addition, the individual builds personal and meaningful relationships with members, participants, volunteers, guests, and donors through hands-on program and service delivery & will help members connect with one another and with the Y and maintains a healthy and safe environment.

The Marion Family YMCA childcare program currently consists of two rooms: one all-day preschool classroom serving approximately 24 children and a before and after-school school-age childcare room serving approximately 36 children. The Childcare Program Manager works as a partner with the Childcare Director to provide childcare services for children ages 3 through 12.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

Position requires a person with a two- or four-year college degree related to early childhood education or equivalent work experience. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet ODJFS requirements of a child care administrator. Person must have a personality that reflects a love of children, can understand and meet their wide variety of needs. CPR and First Aid certifications are required but may be obtained within 30 days of hire. Other ODJFS required child care classroom teacher trainings and certifications are required, but may be waived and obtained within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Incumbent must be able to move freely and quickly throughout the YMCA facility; communicate effectively with people; use a computer with a keyboard; bend and lift; and lift up to 25 pounds. While performing duties of the job, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and use a keyboard and computer screen.

POSITION STATUS & INFORMATION :

• Full-time nonexempt 38-40 hours per week of which 50% will be hands-on in the classroom with enrolled children.
• Work schedule will include mornings to evening hours; child care is currently open Monday through Friday 6:30 am - 6:00 pm.
• Benefits include eligibility for employer health insurance, short- & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, eligible for 403B retirement savings plan, YMCA paid retirement after meeting eligibility requirements, household Y membership, training opportunities and other per personnel policy.