What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director Quality Improvement position at YMCA of Delaware?
Our Promise:
Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others
Benefits & Perks:
Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
Generous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!
Salary: $77,165 - $96,457 per year. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Quality Improvement Strategy Development: Design and implement comprehensive quality improvement plans that align organizational goals and age-appropriate education standards.
- Program Evaluation: Conduct regular assessments and evaluations of programs during program operating hours to measure quality, effectiveness, and compliance with established standards and regulations.
- Training and Support: Develop and facilitate training programs for staff on best practices in youth development, education, quality improvement methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
- Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and report data related to child development outcomes, program performance, and stakeholder feedback to VP of Youth Development.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Youth Development teams, staff, and community stakeholders to promote a shared vision of high-quality childcare services and initiatives.
- Policy Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures that support quality improvement efforts and ensure compliance with licensing requirements and accreditation standards.
- Participates in all required leadership meetings and other branch support duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, elementary education, human services, social services, recreation, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in education or childcare with a focus on continuous quality improvement or program evaluation.
- In-depth understanding of early childhood education principles, quality improvement frameworks, and relevant regulations and standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Multi-lingual skills
- Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, elementary education, human services, social services, recreation, or equivalent.
The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
Salary : $77,165 - $96,457
