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Childcare Director

2 months 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 skills, the ability to create a positive and supportive atmosphere for both staff and children, and 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's 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 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 Annual Campaign
  • Liaise with contracted custodial team 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 center
  • Ensure grant compliance, as required
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; 2 semester hours in child care administration; five years' experience with licensed child care management and development; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Past supervision experience preferred; ability and desire to work with children infant to 6 years of age
  • Strong knowledge of state regulations and licensing requirements for childcare centers
  • Must have 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
Benefits
  • 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
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Discounted childcare
  • Long term disability, basic life insurance, and other voluntary benefits
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
  • Community Discounts, and more