Child Care Director - Northwest Early Childhood Education Center

Heart of the Valley YMCA•Huntsville, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The ECEC Center Director supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing programs, supervising children, and working as part of a team in an early childhood setting. The role ensures children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental development at the YMCA Early Childhood Education Center. The Director manages program finances, including budgets, billing, fee collection, records, and purchasing supplies. The position supervises, schedules, trains, and evaluates staff; maintains employee licensing files; and works with the Childcare Services Director to fill vacancies. The Director plans and oversees creative, age-appropriate preschool programming, daily and monthly activities, and family events. The position promotes children’s and staff members’ health and safety, develops emergency and discipline procedures, and communicates with parents and the Childcare Services Director. It also maintains licensing documentation, ensures facilities and supplies are orderly and safe, and follows through with relevant agencies and organizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet Alabama Department of Human Resources minimum requirements for a Director position.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar applications.
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
Attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
Good judgment and discretion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with data entry and working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and previous experience working with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

Develop and monitor financial budgets and reports to operate a fiscally responsible program.
Manage billing and fee collection, maintain required records, and purchase program supplies.
Supervise, schedule, train, and regularly evaluate staff.
Work with the Childcare Services Director to fill staff vacancies in accordance with YMCA policies.
Maintain employee licensing files and ensure they are complete.
Plan, conduct, and supervise creative, stimulating, age-appropriate preschool programming.
Plan daily and monthly activities and guide staff in planning activities.
Plan regular special events for participating families, such as open houses and holiday programs.
Provide for the health and safety of children and staff.
Develop and train staff in emergency procedures, and develop and implement discipline procedures as needed.
Communicate regularly with parents about their children.
Meet regularly with the Childcare Services Director and provide program updates.
Prepare and distribute monthly newsletters and calendars for parents, and assist with quarterly parent newsletters.
Maintain licensing files, including emergency disaster plans, childcare rosters, administrative designations, and other required documents.
Keep areas, equipment, and supplies orderly and safe.
Complete documentation and follow through with the Department of Human Resources, Childcare Management Association, and Department of Education.