Childcare Director (UWO)

OSHKOSH COMMUNITY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSN INC•Oshkosh, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Childcare Director at the Oshkosh Community YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing safe, high-quality, member-focused childcare programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about children and possesses a warm and caring demeanor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Works with the Director of Children and Family Services to align programs and services with community needs by overseeing current program activities, launching new initiatives, and growing program reach as required. Oversees daily operations and management of on-site childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Recruits and employs diverse staff and volunteer teams representing multiple dimensions of diversity, then supports their onboarding and professional development. Delivers training sessions as necessary and maintains up-to-date, comprehensive records of staff certifications. Demonstrates strong relationship-building skills in every interaction and sustains consistent, transparent, professional, and clear communication. Oversees center operations, including creating and monitoring program budgets to achieve financial goals. Builds and nurtures partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to execute programs and identify new program possibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field(preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
YMCA Leader certification (or equivalent) Candidates without this certification may complete within the first year of employment.
Minimum of two years related childcare experience required, preferably experience supervising others or in an administrative capacity.
Ability to relate & communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Must have strong organizational skills.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Previous experience working with young children.
Previous experience supervising others.

Responsibilities

To provide an environment in which Y core values can be taught, modeling and teaching core values of caring, honest, respect, and responsibility.
Maintain staff in accordance with the goals, policies, and philosophy of the YMCA. Recruit new staff when needed. Interview and hire potential staff. Provide orientation and training of new staff. Provide continuing education for staff. Maintain staff records in accordance to State Licensing Regulations. Counsel staff when necessary. Create staff schedules and maintain vacation/sick time for FT staff.
Maintain enrollment of participants in the childcare center. Use marketing strategies to promote enrollment. Provide tours upon request. Maintain required enrollment paperwork.
Provide consistent parent communication and offer parent involvement activities often. Be available to parents for conferences/meetings on a regular basis. Provide monthly newsletters.
Maintain state licensing regulations. Ensure license is in good standing at all times. Address non-compliance issues immediately. Maintain a working relationship with state licensor.
Maintain the Wisconsin Child and Adult Care Food Program. Train staff in policies and procedures. Monitor recordkeeping. Submit monthly claims. Submit quarterly financial reviews. Complete annual application.
Operate the childcare centers within the annual budget. Create annual budget. Monitor revenue and expenses regularly. Provide variance reports and updates as needed.
Set guidelines for daily schedules and curriculum in classrooms. Ensure developmental needs of children are being met in all areas. Be available to staff as a resource when lesson planning.
Facilitate additional YMCA programs and events as requested by supervisor.
Attend monthly management team meetings.
Attend required continuing education workshops and training.
Attend parent/family programs.
Participate in additional YMCA programs/events upon request of supervisor.