Early Childhood Center Director - EWU

YMCA of The Inland Northwest • Cheney, WA

2d • $22 - $26 • 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 Early Childhood Center Director operates the Early Childcare Center and directs the staff, programs, and budgets. The Early Childhood Center Director will strategically coordinate and implement programs and activities that enrich the lives of children in the YMCA community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or 45 credits in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum age of 21
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention, Pediatric CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards upon hire and completion of YMCA program specific certifications: TB Test; Registered in DEL MERIT; Portable Background Clearance; 30-hour STARS basic training or Education Exemption

Nice To Haves

• One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the Early Childcare Center, enrollment, high quality programs, and new program activities, following state guidelines for quality improvement.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers, reviewing and evaluating performance and achievement of goals.
• Develops, manages, and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
• Work with staff and parents to meet the special needs of individual children by observing children, assisting in developing behavior plans, and providing follow-up with teachers and parents. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with Washington State DEL regulations and YMCA program standards and safety procedures, including mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.
• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
• Maintains proper records/department files.
• Develops and maintains relationships with Washington State DEL licensors, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
• Assists in marketing and distribution of program information.
• Provides staff leadership for Annual Campaign as well as Program Committee and YMCA facility meetings.
• Supports CACFP/USDA and HEPA through budgeting, communication, and planning.

Benefits

• Family YMCA membership with program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
• Medical, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Dependent Care, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Medical Insurance starts at $45/month for employee-only coverage.
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation time accruing at 10.66 hours a month (starting at 16 days per year)
• Early Learning Child Care: $400/month for Infant or Toddler classrooms, and $300/month for Preschool classrooms (for staff working 20+ hours/week)
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager