Associate Child Care Director

FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA•Seneca, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the daily operations of Childcare Programs, ensuring high quality service delivery, compliance, and overall program success. Key responsibilities include budget oversight, staffing support, curriculum implementation, purchasing and inventory management, and adherence to all childcare licensing requirements. This role also supports participation in state funded food programs, coordinates building maintenance needs, and maintains strong customer service standards. Additional duties include assisting with administrative policies and procedures, and contributing to the development, promotion, and continuous improvement of programs to ensure effective and sustainable operations. Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
3 to 5 years of childcare experience required
Ability to supervise youth and serve as a positive role model
Ability to meet program goals and expectations
Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability
Reliable, dependable, and able to work a flexible schedule
Sound judgment and strong decision-making skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow and enforce policies and procedures
Patience and positive engagement with children and adults
Strong conflict resolution skills
Ability to communicate across diverse backgrounds
High energy, motivation, and leadership presence
Ability to inspire staff and participants
Team-oriented with ability to lead and collaborate
Adaptable and open to change and growth
Strong organizational skills and follow-through
Ability to work effectively with vendors and suppliers
Certified and current in CPR and First Aid.
Successfully complete YMCA Childcare training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Early Education, Child Development, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
DSS or DHR approved childcare provider trainer certification a plus
Experience working with children of varied ages strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Works alongside the Childcare Director to oversee sites and development of the programs, promoting the center to increase the areas that are served by communicating positive impressions of the Y mission, goals, and objectives to employees, volunteers, members, and the community at large in a variety of public settings.
Oversees facility maintenance to ensure cleanliness each day for all areas.
Assists in registration of childcare programs while also ensuring tuition is accurately billed, recorded, and collected and notifies the Childcare Director of collection problems.
Ensures sites are properly staffed and concerns are addressed accurately and in a timely manner.
Ensures agreements between the YMCA and other program partners are followed and all duties are completed in a timely manner.
Responsible for assisting with staffing of the programs to include recruiting, interviewing, orientation, training, mentoring/supervising and evaluating staff and volunteers in the performance of their respective roles and responsibilities.
Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all staff, volunteers, and members.
Ensures staff: adult-child ratios are always within limits.
Works with Childcare Director to evaluate center quarterly and provide support to staff to accomplish goals and objectives of the program and the YMCA.
Attends childcare staff and exempt staff meetings/trainings as required.
Certified and current in CPR and First Aid.
Successfully complete YMCA Childcare training.
Accepts and demonstrates the Character Development Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith.
Actively participates and supports the YMCA Annual campaign.
Actively participates and supports YMCA events held throughout the year.
Creates and maintains staff schedules for Childwatch, finding substitutes or filling in for shifts as needed.
Regularly inventories materials and informs the Childcare Director of needed purchases.
Creates activities, communicates with parents, and leads special events (such as Parent's Night Out).
Oversees Teen Programming.
Oversees planning of birthday parties including staffing, materials, payments, and communications.
This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by their supervisor. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.