Director, Childcare (4406)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Director is responsible for program development, safety, and parent communication for the YMCA Afterschool Program. This role involves maintaining licensing standards, managing a monthly curriculum, staff development, fiscal management, and program marketing. The Site Director must relate well to both children and adults, providing leadership and stability for program continuity.

Requirements

Eighteen years or older
High School Graduate or GED AND 12 Units including courses in (1) child growth & development or human growth and development; (2) child, family, and community or child and family, and (3) program/curriculum. AND 3 Units in administration or staff relations. AND 4 years documented teaching experience in group child care program.
OR Associate of Arts degree with emphasis in early childhood education or child development. AND 3 Units in administration or staff relations. AND 2 years of teaching experience in group child care program.
OR Bachelor degree in early childhood education or child development. AND 3 Units in administration or staff relations. AND 1 year experience in teaching in a group child care program.
OR Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Child Development Program Director Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience working with children and staff in a childcare setting.
Strong character values.
Communication skills.
Emotional maturity.
Current First Aid, Adult, Infant and CPR Certifications.
Preventative Health Practices (PHP) required for position.
Current TB, influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccination and physical exam.
Ability to lift 30-35lbs.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development and implementation of enrollment goals.
Ensure the program site is licensed and always in compliance with licensing, including maintaining licensing ratios.
Keep accurate attendance records.
Implement a well-rounded calendar and curriculum that is asset-based and achieves YMCA goals.
Ensure all staff interact with and encourage children in activities.
Ensure all staff manage children’s behavior using a positive approach, including redirection and constructive discipline.
Ensure close supervision of children at all times; no child will be left unsupervised.
During outside activities, ensure the entire area can be seen at all times and staff patrol the entire yard.
Initiate, establish, and maintain strong communication with parents regarding program, schedules, and special events.
Administer continuous program feedback to parents regarding their child/children’s participation and behavior, including one-to-one conferences.
Assist with parent orientation for fall/summer programs.
Maintain commitment to safety through regular and documented on-site safety inspections.
Meet Association standards for safety and risk management.
Ensure all facilities, program areas, and equipment are clean and in proper working order.
Report problems promptly and appropriately.
Assist in the recruitment and hiring of staff using screening tools and panel interviews.
Assist the Program Director in the supervision of staff, assuring they are qualified, certified, and meeting performance standards.
Assist in the training of staff and volunteers on an ongoing basis through staff meetings, courses, and workshops.
Assist in the development of the annual operating budget for the site.
Assist in managing the site budget to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual goals.
Assist in the development of work schedules, coordinate daily work, and ensure timecards are properly recorded.
Promote, establish, and maintain good school-program and PTA-program relationships.
Identify program volunteer positions and assist with the identification, recruitment, and tracking of program volunteers.
Work with the parent committee to plan and implement regular Family Events.
Understand and be able to discuss and promote all YMCA programs and ensure staff are familiar with all offered programs.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate YMCA core values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas: mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor.