Early Education Center Director

GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA • Hillsborough Township, NJ

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About The Position

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

Hillsborough YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY), is a modern facility that comes alive with programming for people of all ages. At the core of this is our commitment to youth development in which the Y is committed to providing a variety of programs that build the leaders of tomorrow. Hillsborough YMCA is currently seeking an Early Education Center Director who is responsible for the development, organization, implementation promotion and administration of a high quality YMCA early education program including infants through pre - kindergarten with a focus on enrollment as well as the supervision of early education staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any field related to children or business required, Master's Degree preferred
• Two to Three years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of an early education program.
• Minimum age requirements may apply;
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards (if any) and completion of YMCA program specific certifications (list).
• Working knowledge of the State of NJ Department of Children and Families Office of Licensing a plus .
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Responsibilities

• Manages, directs and coordinates the early education program for Hillsborough YMCA. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs teachers and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
• Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
• Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Maintains proper records/department files.
• Compiles and shares program statistics as required. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Assists with organization-wide events beyond scope of early education programming and other tasks as necessary
• Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
• Is responsible for complying with all Greater Somerset County YMCA Policies and Procedures.
• Adheres and incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and educates members about the YMCA mission and goals.

Benefits

• FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
• FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country
• Discounted program fees
• Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
• Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care
• 100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
• 403(b) Smart Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy
• 7 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees