Floating ELC Center Director

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South•Cordova, TN

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About The Position

The Floating ELC Center Director supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Early Learning, the position supports the successful operation of assigned early learning sites, including program quality, promotion, budget monitoring, personnel supervision, and community relations. The role trains, monitors, and supports center directors with new employee orientation and other early childhood priorities, informed by classroom monitoring, teacher-child interactions, licensing reports, and input from directors and administrative staff. It also fills in for center directors at any location as needed. When serving as a center director, the role leads center operations and programs; supports high-quality parent experiences; supervises and coaches staff; and oversees curriculum, student portfolios, enrollment, records, family engagement, facilities, and center finances. The position also supports program planning and promotion, professional development, licensing compliance, fundraising, and collaboration across the YMCA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field, or an equivalent combination of directly related experience, training, and/or education.
Meets minimum childcare director qualifications established by the Tennessee Department of Human Services or Mississippi Department of Health and completes those requirements within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of childcare licensing requirements for Tennessee or Mississippi, and YMCA standards, or ability to learn the standards within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge of early childhood development practices, developmental milestones, and educational needs for infants through pre-kindergarten.
Flexible work schedule; evenings and weekends may be required.
Ability to climb, sit, stand, push, walk, kneel, and stoop.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of childcare experience preferred; comparable experience in other organizations may be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned centers and programs and support their successful operation, including observing, coaching, and supervising teachers, aides, and support staff as needed.
Ensure a high-quality parent experience through program quality, planning, and communication while serving as a center director.
Coach and supervise staff in program planning and implementation and in providing developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Tennessee or Mississippi early childhood education standards.
Maintain student portfolios and development plans, including developmental milestones and kindergarten transition plans.
Maintain stimulating and orderly program spaces and purchase appropriate supplies, equipment, and materials according to YMCA procedures.
Maintain appropriate enrollment levels and conduct program tours and periodic open houses or registration events.
Maintain accurate and complete licensing and safety records.
Plan and conduct family engagement activities, such as parent advisory groups, picnics, holiday events, and parent-child activities.
Support program planning, promotion, and publicity to meet assigned enrollment goals under the Executive Director of Early Learning’s supervision.
Assist with planning and leading professional development and new-hire orientation; develop individualized and group training as needed.
Develop and maintain relationships with education staff and directors; when serving as center director, maintain relationships with licensing agencies, school administration, community partners, and parent groups.
Respond promptly to inquiries and complaints from center directors, teaching staff, agencies, parents, and community members, seeking guidance as needed.
Model effective communication and leadership with staff and customers.
Evaluate sites for curriculum and lesson-plan implementation, program quality, health and safety, teacher-child interactions, and participant recruitment and retention.
Ensure education staff and directors receive training and comply with state and local regulations; establish and support compliance with emergency and safety procedures.
Meet center revenue and expense goals when serving as center director.
Work with facility directors and maintenance teams to maintain facilities, meet safety guidelines, and ensure timely repairs.
Support the Executive Director and center directors with center fundraising campaigns and centralized childcare campaign goals.
Attend and participate in assigned staff meetings and special events to support a collaborative approach to the YMCA’s mission.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet changing program or center needs.