Childcare Director

3 days ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Full time
Job Summary

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Child Care Director II to oversee the daily operations and administration of one or more child development centers or programs. This role requires a strong leader with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a passion for early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the child development center(s) to ensure a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children.
  • Maintain and improve quality standards for educational and care practices, ensuring fidelity to assessments and tools.
  • Recruit, orientate, and enroll children/families in collaboration with outreach and enrollment specialists.
  • Advise and support parents/guardians regarding child/ren progress, facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures.
  • Confer with teaching staff regarding child behavioral or learning problems, and recommend methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences.
  • Review and evaluate facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations and licensing requirements.
  • Conduct regular inspections, audits, and assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Build and maintain community partner relationships in the facility and in the community.
  • Lead action plans to achieve the highest accreditation standards, supporting teaching staff to pursue continuing education.
  • Interview, hire, onboard, and train teaching staff in collaboration with the Senior Director, Early Learning Workforce Development.
  • Coach and mentor assistant directors and directors of smaller centers.
  • Plan, assign, and direct work, create staff schedules, and manage staffing needs, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Set goals and objectives for staff members, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback to improve teaching practices.
  • Monitor monthly budget and year-end forecast for responsible program areas.
  • Assist with the Annual Campaign.
  • Liaise with contracted custodial teams and maintain all areas in a clean, presentable fashion.
  • Serve in ratio as needed to cover PTO, vacancies, or leaves of absence.
  • Prepare and draft reports for funders as requested.
  • Participate in management meetings, strategic planning, and effectively cascade communication to team members.
  • Hold and maintain licensure for program centers.
  • Ensure grant compliance, as required.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with 2 semester hours in child care administration, five years' experience with licensed child care management and development, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Past supervision experience preferred, with the ability and desire to work with children infant to 6 years of age.
  • Strong knowledge of state regulations and licensing requirements for childcare centers.
  • Working knowledge of sound fiscal principles.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
  • Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration
  • Fingerprinting.
  • State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT).
  • DHS clearance.
  • Negative T.B. test and proof of current physical exam.
  • Blood Borne Pathogen training.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required within the first 60 days.
  • First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days.
  • AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days.

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