North Royalton Y Club - Site Director - Childcare YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team • North Royalton, OH

89d • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Director is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of one or two YMCA childcare sites, managing and facilitating Before & Afterschool Enrichment and/or Early Learning programs. Responsibilities include creating and implementing lesson plans, maintaining site records, complying with state licensing requirements, and managing programs effectively. The position is expected to work directly in the childcare program up to 50% of the time.

The Site Director is named on the site license and ensures compliance with ODJFS day care licensing standards. The role supervises and evaluates Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers; develops learning opportunities that support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development; partners on individualized guidance strategies; and maintains an inclusive, welcoming environment for children, youth, and families. The director builds relationships with families and community organizations, communicates about children’s learning and development, oversees emergency preparedness, safety, cleaning, supplies, records, and staff files, and contributes to program improvement and community outreach.

The role requires education and/or certification meeting OCCRRA requirements for CPL 3. CPR at the Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer level, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, and associated safety training are required within 30 days of hire. Candidates need at least three years of experience in a school-age or preschool childcare setting, one year supervising and managing staff, and one year using Microsoft Office products. Experience working with diverse populations and at least two years with ODJFS licensing procedures and Step Up to Quality requirements are preferred. Strong communication, relationship-building, organization, time-management, customer-service, multitasking, computer, and management skills are required. Employees must be willing and able to serve as mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Work is performed in classroom settings with moderate to noisy conditions and may involve outdoor work and inclement weather. The role requires travel between sites throughout Northeast Ohio, prolonged standing, frequent walking, stooping, bending, crouching, and kneeling, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Education and/or certification meeting OCCRRA requirements for CPL 3.
• CPR certification at the Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer level, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen Administration, and associated safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a school-age or preschool childcare setting.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising and managing staff.
• At least 1 year of experience working with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to drive between sites throughout Northeast Ohio and travel as required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; frequently walk, stoop, bend, crouch, and kneel, and stand for long periods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time-management, customer-service, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and excellent Excel skills; ability to multitask and handle a high volume of work.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups across social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to administer program, fiscal, and personnel policies and apply modern management practices, such as continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to develop authentic relationships and foster collaborative approaches to challenging situations.
• Willingness and ability to serve as a mandated reporter and follow the specified child abuse and neglect reporting process.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• At least 2 years of experience with ODJFS licensing procedures and Step Up to Quality requirements.
• Experience with a comparable payroll/HRIS system, preferably ADP, Kronos, or Ceridian.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the assigned site complies with ODJFS childcare licensing standards and other licensing requirements.
• Directly supervise, review, and appraise Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers; recommend training or staffing changes as appropriate.
• Design and implement learning opportunities with goals and objectives that promote children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Use assessment and screening information to inform curriculum and program decisions, apply age-appropriate guidance, and partner on individualized guidance strategies.
• Create an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for children, youth, and families.
• Build positive working relationships with participants, parents, local community groups, and organizations; share information with families about learning activities, the environment, and child development.
• Communicate and follow emergency preparedness plans; ensure daily cleaning and facility maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, administer First Aid when required, report parent concerns or unsafe conditions, and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor about center operations.
• Participate in strategic planning and goal setting for program improvement, and implement strategies to promote the program in the community.
• Maintain files containing policies, school-year schedules, ODJFS childcare rules, child enrollment information, and staff records.
• Ensure the site has necessary supplies and coordinate with District and Coordinators to order supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work actively in childcare programming for up to 50% of the time.

Benefits

• Free membership to a local YMCA.
• Discounts on YMCA programs, including childcare; part-time positions do not receive the childcare discount.
• Additional employee discounts at places in and around town.
• Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits plan, including health, dental, vision, and an Employee Assistance Plan.
• Retirement contribution of 9% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland for eligible employees.
• Paid vacation for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed