Center Director - Southeast Early Childhood Education Center

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The ECEC Center Director is responsible for program development and implementation, supervision of children and working as a team in an early childhood setting. This position is responsible for ensuring children’s social, physical, spiritual and mental development in our YMCA Early Childhood Education Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. FISCAL MANAGEMENT
   1. Operate a fiscally responsible program through the development and monitoring of financial budgets/reports.
   2. Be responsible for billing and fee collection.
   3. Maintain records as required by the YMCA and licensing.
   4. Purchase program supplies.
2. PERSONNEL
   1. Supervise, schedule, train and regularly evaluate staff.
   2. Fill staff vacancies in conjunction with Childcare Services Director following established YMCA policies.
   3. Maintain all employees licensing files and assure that they are completed.
   4. Provide needed feedback to staff regarding performance.
3. PROGRAM DELIVERY
   1. Responsible for planning, conducting and supervising a creative and stimulating program that is age-appropriate for Pre-school children. Plans daily and monthly activities and provides guidance to staff in doing the same.
   2. Plan regular scheduled special events for families of participants (i.e., Open House, Holiday Program, etc.)
   3. Provide for the health and safety of children and staff. Develop and train other staff in emergency procedures.
   4. Develop discipline procedures and implement as needed.
4. COMMUNICATION
   1. Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children.
   2. Meet regularly with Childcare Services Director, providing updates on program.
   3. Prepare and distribute monthly newsletter/calendar for parents.
   4. Assist in preparing quarterly newsletter to parents.
5. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
   1. Responsible for maintaining licensing files to include emergency disaster plans, childcare roster, administrative designations and other licensing requirements.
   2. Ensure that all areas, equipment and supplies are maintained in an orderly and safe manner.
   3. Ensure proper documentation and follow through with the Department of Human Resources, Childcare Management Association and Department of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated record of individual development.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet DHR minimum requirements for Director position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion and a professional approach.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and meeting deadlines. Good judgement and discretion.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in data entry with working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strong customer service and relationship building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The 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.
• The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities are required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.