Floating ELC Center Director

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Early Learning this position ensures the successful operation of assigned sites to include program quality, program promotion, budget monitoring, personnel supervision and community relations. This position will be responsible for training, monitoring and supporting Director’s with new employee orientation and other early childhood priorities as identified through monitoring of classrooms, teacher-child interactions, licensing reports and by Director’s and Administrative staff.

This position will also be responsible for filling in at centers in the absence of Director’s for any timeframe at all locations as needed.

• Lead assigned center and programs and take responsibility for the successful operation of a child development center, including observing, coaching, and supervising lead teachers, teachers, aides and support staff as identified based on the need of the Early Learning department.

• Lead and ensure a high-quality parent experience through program quality, planning and communication when serving in the capacity of an Early Learning Center Director.

• When serving in the capacity of a Center Director, Coach and supervise lead teachers, teachers, and aides in areas including, but not limited to:
• planning and implementation of the program.
• providing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned to the state of Tennessee or State of Mississippi early childhood education standards.
• maintain student portfolios and development plans to include developmental milestones and kindergarten transition plans.
• maintaining stimulating and orderly program spaces.
• purchasing appropriate supplies, equipment, and materials, following YMCA purchasing guidelines and procedures.
• maintaining program enrollment at appropriate levels.
• conducting program tours and periodic open house/registration events.
• maintaining accurate and complete records for licensing & safety.
• planning and conducting a comprehensive family engagement plan (i.e. Parent Advisory Group, picnics, holidays, and parent/child activities).

• Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Early Learning, takes an active and supportive role in program planning, program promotion and publicity to meet assigned enrollment goals.
• Assist with planning and leading professional development and new hire orientation for Lead Teachers, Assistants, Directors and Assistant Directors. Develop both individualized and group training as needed.

• Develops and maintains relationships with education staff and Directors. When serving in capacity of Center Director, develop and maintain relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, school administration, community partners and parent groups.

• Responds to the needs of Center Director’s, Teaching staff and agencies, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner, seeking guidance from supervisor(s) and peer directors as needed.
• Model superior communication and leadership to any level of staff and customers served.

• Evaluate sites in areas including, but not limited to, proper implementation of curriculum and lesson planning, program quality control, health and safety, teacher-child interactions and recruitment and retention of program participants.

• Assure Education staff and Director’s receives training and in compliance with state and local regulations during training and monitoring. This includes establishing emergency & safety procedures that meet or exceed all safety and licensing standards and that these procedures are followed.

• When serving in capacity of Center Director, must meet revenue and expense goals for the center.
• Work with assigned facility directors and maintenance teams to ensure facilities are in good repair, all safety guidelines are met, and repairs are made in a timely manner.

• Supports the Executive Director and Center Directors by providing leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign at centers, as well as supporting overall campaign goals for Centralized Childcare.

• Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings and special events to provide a…