Child Care Director

MISSION:

The mission of the YMCA of the Foothills is to organize, develop, finance, and conduct programs for an association of persons of all ages that will, by putting Christian principles into practice, enrich the quality of their lives spiritually, mentally, physically and socially.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced, qualified candidate to supervise 3 all day child care sites at local elementary schools that will development programing; provide services of care, development, and instruction of children, and serve as the manager of curriculum and staff development.

The Director is responsible for leading a team of staff and volunteers in carrying out the associations strategic direction, goals, objectives, tactics and strategies as defined by the Association and the strategic plan through a variety of tactics within the service area. The Director is responsible for the development and implementation of tactics, staff and volunteer development, and work effectively with members and community stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the sites.
• Provide mentoring and day-to-day management of teachers and staff.
• Ensuring curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices are in place.
• Conducting tours for prospective parents and enrolling new families
• Ensuring licensing standards are met.
• Oversee teacher's weekly development and execution of the curriculum and program activities.
• Provides classroom coverage, when necessary
• Ensuring a safe environment for the children in our care
• Ensuring child information and record keeping is up-to-date and accurate.
• Works with teachers to prepare thorough evaluations for children on a yearly basis or as needed.
• Conducts teachers meeting monthly to ensure standards are held to expectations.
• Proactive monitoring the talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies or problems of each individual child, documenting issues/concerns as needed.
• Establishes and maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, fellow staff, and parents/guardians.
• Adheres to all established policies, procedures, and code of ethics.
• Maintaining and growing third party vendors for supplemental pay of student tuition: CCRC/Regional Center
• Bachelors degree in child development or related childcare field.
• Have excellent teamwork, written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a genuine passion for the education and care of young children.
• Meet the requirements for the Child Development Program Director as outlined at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/child-development-permits-(cl-797)
• Childrens Center Permit is desirable
• 1 3 years of prior director, management, or teaching experience is required
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Actively participates in the Associations Financial Development team to implement the Associations fundraising strategies including the management of an Association event, development of sponsorship opportunities, developing and managing a portfolio of 10-15 major donors and provide support and team leadership to the Associations annual support campaign in support of the Associations cause driven initiatives.

INNOVATION:

• Works with Vice President, Operations, staff and volunteers to develop mission oriented tactics that meet the needs our members, our community, and our operating objectives. Continuously gather and evaluate community trends.
• Develops strong relationships and partnerships with specialized organizations and civic organizations to ensure we are meeting member and community needs.
• Gather and evaluate market trends and develop effective marketing and communications strategies to promote the Y, initiatives, programs, and benefits.
• Participates in board committees as requested

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:

• Leads and directs program staff and volunteers in the development, implementation, and delivery of tactics in assigned programs. Evaluate programs for operational effectiveness including budgetary goals and impact.
• Recruit, lead, develop and evaluate staff and volunteers.
• Works with the Executive Director to develop operating budget and forecast revenues that ensure growth and sustainability.
• Manages operating budget, controls expense and make adjustments as necessary to ensure budgetary goals are achieved. Meets financial reporting deadlines and requirements as needed.

GENERAL:

• Continually updates signage and program promotional materials to ensure strong communication throughout the YMCA.
• Adheres to and enforces association/program standards including safety and cleanliness standards
• Follows CDC, state and county guidelines, procedures and recommendations around health screening, cleaning, sanitation and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Actively walk-through facility/program engaging with members/participants, keeping vigilant for potential health and safety risks, clean/disinfect and put away equipment/supplies
• Model social distancing and safe practices to our co-workers, members, program participants, volunteers and community members
• Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives and the mission of the YMCA.
• Act as representative of the YMCA of the Foothills at all times.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Multi-Team or Branch Leader):

Advancing our Mission & Cause:

• Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community
• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Ys work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
• Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Ys work
• Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization

Building Relationships:

• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Ys cause
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence

Leading Operations:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment
• Fiscal Management: Manages the Ys resources responsibly and sustains the Ys nonprofit business model
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Ys work and impact in the community
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

Developing & Inspiring People:

• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to [40] pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.