POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA child care program(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages, directs and coordinates the Early Learning Center, school age child care and before/after school 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. 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 state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that
YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.

5. Assures compliance and regulation standards with LEAD to obtain and retain a quality rating accreditation program for our child care center.

6. Provides leadership to the CACFP program.
7. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.

8. Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, 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.

9. Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
10. Maintains proper records/department files.
11. Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.
12. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
13. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors’ communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR/CHILDCARE - SAMPLE

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
2. Three to five related experience preferred, as a supervisor of child care programs.

3. Certification preferred: CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.

4. Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.

5. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS OR BEHAVIOR:

· Self-motivated

· Strong organizational skills

· Team player

· Positive attitude

· Like to serve and care for others

· Consistently meets deadlines

· Promotes Y values and living them out here and in the community.

SPECIFIC TASKS:

1. Handles DHS billing, private pay billings, collections and deposits.
2. Keep up to date records of children’s physical and immunization record expirations.

3. Implement and manage weekly employee schedules.

4. Ensure that all employee trainings are up to date with licensing standards.
5. Assist Marketing Director with marketing efforts.
6. Handle funding requests from grant organization opportunities and other outside sources.
7. Stay current on all federal and state regulations pertaining to child care.
8. Maintain local and state licensing protocols to ensure program standards are met.
9. Maintain a quality rating through appropriate accreditation organization.

10. Monitor curriculum used.

11. Assist the Director in the enrollment of new children.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8:30 am- 5:30 pm
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Child Care Administration: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Company's website:

• www.newtonymca.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• NoPOSITION SUMMARY:

Operating within the policies, procedures, and practices of the Newton YMCA, this position supports the work of the Y and the Newton Community School District in leading a collaborative voluntary program, and leading a nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This positions is responsible for creating a safe, positive and nurturing environment for children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Create a welcoming, hopeful, determined, genuine and nurturing atmosphere that fosters a sense of belonging among the children and helps then gain confidence through achievement.

2. Create and maintain a safe environment both physically and emotionally for all.

3. Nurtures children through programming dedicated to building achievement and relationships among youth and within families.

4. Supervises children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.

5. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations needed to develop a portfolio for each child.

6. Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.

7. Maintain program site, equipment and required program records

8. Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

9. Adhere to the Federal Food Program guidelines

10. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Y’s mission statement and values by maintain the Y Voice in all that you say and do ~ welcoming, hopeful, determined, genuine, and nurturing.

11. Establish positive relationships with parents and their children.

12. Implement curriculum within the established guidelines.

13. Organized with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and problem solve.

14. Make sure schedules, supplies, materials, etc. are ready for each day.

15. Must comply with DHS/licensing standards.

16. Must comply with NCSD training standards.

17. Adhere to policies as stated in the YMCA/NCSD Childcare Employee Handbook.

18. Must stay in compliance to the Federal Food Program guidelines.

19. Must conduct themselves in a professional manor at all times in and out of our program site

20. Perform additional duties as assigned by all program directors and site supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

2. Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions.

3. Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

4. Must complete the following trainings: CPR-PR/AED/First Aid Certifications or equivalent certifications approved by the YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens Training or equivalent training approved by the YMCA Approved Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Certification Compete a full background check Emergency procedure training All DHS approved staff trainings

5. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.

6. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

7. Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

8. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

9. Must have strong communication and organizational skills.

10. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person