Childcare Site Director - Sampson Family YMCA Lodge
About The Position
The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income, national origin, race, sexual orientation, body type/shape, and physical and mental well-being, can reach their full potential with dignity. Guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we strive to create a welcoming environment for all. This position is responsible, accountable, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the program at one or more sites. This includes delivery of supervision, program curriculum, and good customer service with parents, school administrations, and the public. The Site Director provides mentoring and coaching to staff. The Site Director is expected to learn and follow the standards and practices for high quality care and education in this Keystone STARS STAR 4 center. 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
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- High School Diploma/GED
- Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field and 1 year of experience
- Bachelor’s Degree which includes 30 credit hours in ECE or related field and 2 years of experience working with youth
- Associates Degree in ECE or related field and 2 years of experience working with youth
- Associates Degree, 30 credit hours in ECE or related field, and 3 years of experience working with youth
- Associates Degree, 4 years of experience working with youth, and 1 Year Management/Supervision Experience
Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with all Department of Public Welfare (DHS) licensing requirements and safety standards, including staff to child ratios, at all times.
- Maintain and monitor compliance with the staff training requirements as set by the DHS, Keystone STARS Quality Initiative, and the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh.
- Actively collaborate and work with Federal and community agencies and state licensing.
- Assist in the recruiting, screening, training, supervising and evaluating performance of all teachers.
- Use a variety of tools for measuring success of staff performance such as observations, check lists, conversation, workshops, reading materials, resource materials and accomplishment of growth goals.
- Maintain complete and current records for children and staff as needed to assist the Youth Development Business Office.
- Develop and maintain strong parent and volunteer relationships to support the everyday operations, special activities, and quality improvement.
- Assist in the development of policies, procedures and manuals for center operations, parents, and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
