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CHILD CARE DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A
VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Summary :

The Child Care Director / Executive Director (ED) will oversee all daily center operations including business services, funding, public relations and human resources. This position will collaborate with the Assistant Directors to ensure the successful operation of the Child Development Center. The ED will work with staff to integrate developmentally appropriate curriculum (Early Learning Matters), ensure all licensing requirements are being met and children are in a healthy and safe environment. The ED is responsible for managing all aspects of the center including staff supervision and scheduling, contract management supervision, financial oversight, recruitment / registration, community relations and general marketing.

Salary commensurate with experience ($102,263 - $106,437 annually)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Develop, maintain and manage a balanced budget relative to staffing, enrollment, and revenue.
  • Ensure fiscal soundness and program accountability, including the supervision of all financial processes.
  • Ensure the Center program activities reflect best practices and provide inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Directors regularly to ensure the daily curriculum and schedule are being implemented to fidelity.
  • Ensure ongoing professional development of staff. Mentor and coach.
  • Provide parent training / programs and ongoing staff development that supports a 6 weeks-5 years inclusive environment, keeping in mind the needs of the military family.
  • Serve as the parent / guardian advocate for family resources and support.
  • Maintain and oversee compliance with all licensing and contract requirements
  • Develop and maintain community and contract relationships.
  • Work with any additional family needs which could include speech therapy, occupational therapy or to ensure appropriate integration of an IFSP / IEP.
  • Foster an atmosphere of positive communication and partnership with parents / guardians. Arrange and conduct all parent meetings. Facilitate the Parent Board.
  • Provide direct supervision of teaching staff and partner with the Assistant Directors to conduct performance appraisals.
  • Conduct training / programs for teaching staff and parents / guardians.
  • Conduct ongoing marketing and recruitment through Militarychildcare.org to ensure the center meets or exceeds budgeted enrollment and staffing.
  • Maintain a creative team building approach to job performance and seek to bring a problem-solving mindset.
  • Exercise professional judgment and discretion in keeping with job responsibilities and the welfare of the children served.
  • Ability to work well with diverse staff & age groups and to excel in a diverse environment.
  • Plan appropriate activities on site and off site to include field trips and to assist with vendors coming in to provide events.
  • Maintain all NAEYC accreditation standards and implement any new accreditation requirements.
  • Ensure program meets all qualifications to participate in the State's Quality Rating and Improvement System.
  • Supervision of the Operations Clerk.

Qualifications :

  • BA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Master's degree in special education, human development, early childhood or related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience supervising programs that provide comprehensive coordinated services to young children and their families. Working in a child development center that serves military children and their families is preferred.
  • Willingness to participate in and support military families by providing resources and support.
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
  • Must be able to work independently and be accountable for his / her actions. Must be able to work with budgets and produce financial reports. Must make an accurate assessment and respond accordingly to ensure the daily effectiveness of Center programs.
  • Must be comfortable with using the computer and have functional knowledge of word Virtual Lab School (VLS), MicroSoft Office, ProCare or other Child Care Management System, ELM Curriculum and all other programs or assessments that will be used in the program.
  • Implement evaluation procedures for staff in accordance with established procedures.
  • Be involved in the hiring, supervising, training, and terminating staff, in accordance with OSHA and other applicable labor requirements.
  • Provide direct support to families to ensure ongoing quality services.
  • Provide support to professional staff in development and supervision.
  • Ensure staff maintain required certification and documentation to meet state and local licensing requirements for employment.
  • Must participate in continued professional development through enrollment in formal and informal educational courses related to early childhood education.
  • Oversee administration of direct services to clients enrolled in the Center.
  • Has constant contact with staff.
  • Must be a team player in helping ASYMCA achieve its overall goals and objectives working with military families.
  • High energy, proactive, excellent communicator and interested in challenging opportunities.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job : sitting, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, occasional lifting / carrying approximately 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
  • Satisfactorily complete all background checks.
  • Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions as used by the CDC.
  • Experience in leadership managing a DoD child development center is preferred.
  • Armed Service YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws of regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

    Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

    Salary : $102,263 - $106,437

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