Childcare Director

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Childcare Director to oversee the daily operations and administration of our child development center or program with up to 5 classrooms.

• Manage a staff team of up to 20 teachers, developing educational programs and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for all children, handling budget compliance and monitoring, program enrollment, and communication with parents and guardians.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve quality standards for educational and care practices, advising and supporting parents/guardians of necessary child/family referrals.
• Confer with parents/guardians regarding child/ren progress, facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures, and advise teaching staff regarding child's behavioral or learning problems.
• Review and evaluate facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations and licensing requirements, maintaining a positive relationship with assigned licensing consultants.

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; 2 semester hours in child care administration; three to five years experience with licensed child care management and development.
• Past supervision experience preferred, with ability and desire to work with children infant to 6 years of age.
• Strong knowledge of state regulations and licensing requirements for childcare centers, with excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles, with working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications.

• Free YMCA Family Membership & discounted program fees
• 50% discount off the regular rate for each child registered in a YMCA childcare program
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, beginning at 4 weeks per year
• 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of members, parents, and staff.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.