Child Care Director | Genesee County YMCA

GLOW YMCA CHILD CARE DIRECTOR

FLSA Status:
Full-Time Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Executive Director

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading national nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living & social responsibility.

The Child Care Director will provide direct oversight and development for all Genesee County Youth Development Programs; including, but not limited to:
Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) child care, Summer Day Camp, and Batavia Recreation programming. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, a strong team-builder, who has a passion for serving others and comes with the experience to administer programming throughout the region. The Director is a visionary who sees the incredible potential in every child, and is passionate about making a direct impact in the lives of children, and families through a combination of growing existing programs, while developing new & creative programming.

The Program Director position includes developing relationships with state regulatory officials, school administration, staff and faculty, families, part-time staff, and program participants; ensuring proper delivery and development of daily curriculum, monitoring (through regular site visits), evaluating, and improving program delivery, hiring, deploying, training and staff development, establishing collaborative community partnerships' marketing and promoting assigned Y programs, and working collaboratively with colleagues to accomplish collective goals.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university is required. A focus on education, child development, or related fields is preferred.
  • 18 credits in child development/education/or recreation required.
  • NYS Children's Program Administrator credential OR School Age Child Care Credential and Associates degree to be considered as well
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.
• 1-2 years of related experience as a Supervisor of Child Care Programs.
• Previous YMCA or non-profit experience preferred.
• Must assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of work; goal oriented.
• Willingness to work non-traditional schedules as needed to meet deadlines.
• Able to multi-task, to take direction and work well with others. Excellent organizational & planning skills required.
• Computer aptitude and/or proficiency, and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage conflict and resolve issues in a respectful and calm manner.
• Experience in, or ability to relate to diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Oversees daily program operations, ensuring that staff adhere to and exceed all state, local, and Y health and safety regulations. Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including OCFS, DSS, NYS Health Dept. and ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards and safety procedures are met.
• Manages, directs and coordinates the Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) child care programs (6), Summer Day Camp - Adventure and Young Explorer Camp programs, and Batavia Summer Recreation programs (4). Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with branch strategic and operating plans.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, mentors and directs staff. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals (staff team size: 30-45 part-time employees).
• Proactively…