Child Care Area Manager Job Wenatchee area,Washington USA,Business

Location 217 ORONDO AVE,Wenatchee, WA, ,United States
Base Pay $23.00 - $25.00 / Hour
Job Category child care, Education, early learning
Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
Required Degree 2 Year Degree
Travel 25%
Manage Others Yes

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Description ABOUT THE JOB:
Essential Functions Program Oversight & Quality

Provide leadership and operational oversight for assigned childcare sites, including school-age programs and, when applicable, early learning programs.
Ensure delivery of developmentally appropriate practices across all age groups served.
Maintain consistent program schedules, curriculum implementation, and behavior guidance practices.
Utilize program systems to support communication, documentation, and program operations.
Conduct regular site visits, observations, and quality assessments to ensure program standards are met.
Support continuous program improvement aligned with YMCA standards and licensing requirements.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support related to staff performance and program delivery, including addressing routine performance concerns.
Monitor staffing levels, ratios, schedules, and daily coverage needs to ensure compliance at all times.
Conduct and contribute to performance evaluations, providing input and recommendations to the Director regarding staff performance and development.
Initiate and document coaching and low-level corrective actions independently, in alignment with YMCA policies and documentation standards. Escalate and partner with the Director of Child Care Programs and Human Resources on advanced corrective action, including written warnings, final warnings, suspensions, and termination decisions.
Collaborate with the Director and HR to address complex employee relations matters, including investigations, safety concerns, or situations involving potential policy or licensing violations.
Support staff development planning, training completion, and coaching strategies in partnership with the Director as needed.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment aligned with YMCA values.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with all Washington State licensing requirements, including WAC regulations, MERIT updates, and STARS training requirements.
Maintain compliance with required staff-to-child ratios, documentation, and attendance tracking.
Oversee incident reporting, documentation, and follow-up in accordance with policy.
Support licensing visits, inspections, and corrective action plans as needed.
Ensure adherence to health, safety, and emergency preparedness procedures across all sites.

Family & School/Community Partnerships

Support Site Coordinators in addressing family concerns, including escalated or sensitive issues.
Build and maintain positive relationships with families, school administrators, and community partners.
Communicate program expectations, updates, and changes in a clear and consistent manner.
Represent programs in meetings, events, and partnership opportunities as needed.

Administrative Responsibilities

Support enrollment efforts, including waitlist management and coordination with the Director when enrollment openings occur.
Assist Site Coordinators in monitoring site budgets, staffing costs, and supply needs.
Review and support accurate recordkeeping, including attendance, staff files, and program documentation.
Communicate site needs, challenges, and program performance to the Director, and collaborate on staffing, operational, and program decisions as needed.
Contribute to planning, goal setting, and overall program strategy.

Other Position Functions

Reviews, practices and makes recommendations to improve safety procedures and practices.
Maintains clean, attractive, safe and functional facilities that meet or exceed Health Codes and Y standards.
Attends and participate staff meetings, training, and special activities.
Participates in STARS continuing education and complete required ongoing trainings as required by the Y including but not limited to Child Abuse Prevention training.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field…