Childcare Director

The Salem Family YMCA is nestled in the Blue Rudge Mountains and is excited to find its new Childcare Director!

Job Description

The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge has an immediate opening for a Childcare Director. Reporting to the Branch Executive/Association Childcare Specialist, the Childcare Director supervises daily operations and staff for Y After School, Summer Day Camp, and various other programs. The development of quality programming/curriculum, positive communications with staff, parents and school administration, regular site visits and staff professional development is a vital part of this position’s role and helps the Y fulfill our social responsibility, of shaping the lives of our youth. The ideal candidate has a passion for impacting the lives of the youth in the community, is detail-oriented, an effective listener, a strong team builder and have a passion for serving others.

Qualifications

 2-year degree minimum.

 Previous experience in child care.

 CPR and First Aid certified. (can be provided if needed)

 Computer-literate and proficient in typing.

 Passionate belief in the YMCA mission and strong human relation skills.

 Ability to relate to key volunteers, staff, and program participants of varying ages.

Essential Functions

• Recruit, develop, supervise, train, evaluate child care staff.
• Manages child care schedule/operations; responsible for coverage.
• Develop, manage and achieve the child care budget goals. Operates within the
  
  

parameters of the approved budget. Corrects variances.

• Handle all site related concerns that may include staff, parents, participants or school
  
  

personnel.

• Ensure that all sites are maintained within the licensing guidelines of the Virginia
  
  

Department of Social Services.

• Oversee planning of age appropriate activities for all YMCA Sites.
• Supports child care operations with a focus on back-office action items which includes
  
  

registrations.

• Supports and develops (grass roots) marketing strategies/plans in collaboration with
  
  

marketing department in areas of responsibilities.

• Develop, interpret, implement and enforce policies.
• Participates in businesses/community that will promote program growth.
• Creates, develops and implements new programming in response to community needs.
• Collaborates with YMCA staff (team members) to enhance and strengthen all programs.
• Creates a welcome and friendly atmosphere for all members, children, parents and
  
  

guests.

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a Drug Free Workplace and is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity, prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. If you value a culture of excellence, transparency, servant leadership, and accountability, please apply at ymcavbr.org.