What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Director position at YMCA of the USA?
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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. Develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA child care program(s).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to two years of childcare experience preferred, as a supervisor of child care programs.
Certifications in CPR and First Aid within the first 90 days.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse people groups from all social and economic segments of the community.
Essential Functions
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. Develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA child care program(s).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to two years of childcare experience preferred, as a supervisor of child care programs.
Certifications in CPR and First Aid within the first 90 days.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse people groups from all social and economic segments of the community.
Essential Functions
- Manages, directs, plans, and coordinates the school age child care programs for the Easley YMCA. Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new program activities.
- Oversees the hiring, training, development, and supervision of staff.
- Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program, including participation in the DSS Afterschool Snack Program and ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
- Provides for upkeep of assigned program sites and equipment and ensures uncompromising levels of cleanliness and safety.
- Develops and maintains relationships with school administration, parent groups, and other organizations and agencies related to childcare program. Responds to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintains proper records/department files.
- Actively participates in the YMCA Annual Campaign and supports the branch team in meeting goals.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors, evaluates, and effects change to improve the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA Assistant Childcare Director
Pickens County YMCA -
Easley, SC
