Job Description
Job Description
YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description
Job Title : Child Development Director
FLSA Status : Exempt Job Grade :
Primary Department : Child Development
Reports to : Executive Director
Revision Date : 07 / 30 / 2024 Leadership Level : Leader
The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Under the Supervision of the Executive Director, the Child Development Director is responsible overall operations of the child development department. They are responsible for the development, coordination, planning, administration, supervision, cohesive partnership with the school district, fostering positive community relationships and ensure high quality childcare development centers .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Knowledge of OEC regulations, YMCA of Greater Hartford procedures,
rules, regulations, guidelines, and Branch regulations.
Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lens at all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y.Responsible for oversight of all child development programs.Ensure all site operations are consistent with YMCA Association procedures, including emergency procedures, insurance, reporting accidents / incidents, purchasing, personnel, and accounting system.Leads all aspects of the Child Development programming, includingsupervision, coordination, promotion, parent relation, school relations,
curriculum, scheduling, enrollment, and evaluation.
A general understanding of financial management principles, including budget preparation and management, the needs and expectation of regular auditing, and a system of sound fiscal controls.Ensures quality supervision and safety of all aspects of programs at designated site through development and implementation of handbooks pick up and drop off policies, background checks on all staff and use of National YMCA Child Care Guidelines for all programs. Maintains all necessary OEC regulations, NAEYC standards and licensing requirements in conjunction with Association Guidelines.Ensure site locations comply with OEC, School Readiness, NAEYC, and Care4Kids.Auditing and maintaining an effective file system for all children and staff.Responsible for ensuring all new staff members are provided with an initial orientation that introduces them to all aspects of program operation.Ensure all YMCA Compliance site inspections are corrected within required time period.Responsible for hiring, evaluation and termination of staff.Responsible for ensuring required child staff ratios are always met.Maintain personnel professional development plans that ensure continuous quality improvement.Develop resources to expand program and enhance family involvement.Works closely with local school systems, administrators, principals, and teachers to assure smooth operations of program services, utilization of resources and proper communications.Conduct site visitations, monitor, and evaluate all sites and services.Regularly coach staff on classroom management, instruction, and culture.Recruit, on board volunteers, and recognizes their contribution to Branch objectives.Participates in annual campaign, and special events.Any other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS :
Knowledge of infant and toddler development. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education, School Readiness and Connecticut Early Learning and Development standards. Knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in directing daily activities.Ability in organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating day-to-day activitiesAbility to think strategically is essential.Ability to relate to individuals and groups.Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility involved in day-to-day operations.Warm and nurturing personality.This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties.Must be able to work with children with communicable diseases and disabilities.Outdoor playground (possibly without handicapped access).Personal qualifications as required in Part 407 : Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers, emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities.This position will function as a key member of the total team in developing community relations, lay committees, and long-range planning, as well as the interpretations of YMCA programming to the public.Bilingual (Spanish / English) a plus.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.EDUCATION :
Bachelor's degree in preferred majors : Early Childhood / Education orSocial Service field. Demonstrated leadership in long-term planning
and successfully accrediting centers through NAEYC
EXPERIENCE :
Minimum of 3 years’ successful experience as a supervisor and manager within the YMCA or equivalent experience outside the YMCA.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT :
Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times, provide verbal direction.Ability to move around a room and quickly react to safety issues (i.e. climbing, aggressive behavior).Ability to remain calm, objective and respectful in potentially stressfulsituations (i.e. crying upset child, upset parent, or upset staff).
Ability to move around the room to assist children and supervise childrenwith daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, and crouching.
Ability to lift young children and objects up to 40 lbs.Ability to move from program site to branch and is required to enter all YMCA environments including, program space, buses, schools, pools, andprogram area.Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.Ability to travel to program locations.
