Child Care Director - Early Learning Center - Full Time - $1500 Sign On Bonus - Pennsylvania, Media

Child Care Director - Early Learning Center - Full Time - $1500 Sign On BonusPermanent

Pennsylvania, Media - 19063
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  • Post Date: 2022-10-22
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  • Job Categories:Trades & Services
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Published Date:2022-10-22
  • Salary Period:Annual
  • Company Name:Greater Philadelphia YMCA
  • Company Type:Agency

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Job Overview

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

$1500 Sign On Bonus and Hiring Immediately! Competitive Salary $40,000 - 45,000!

POSITION PUPPOSE
Develop and manage the overall strategy for delivering programs and services related to Early Learning programs. Ensure staff excellence in the delivery of high quality and safety for all programs. Manage all aspects of the child care programs that meet state licensing and Quality Rating System standards. Create a team of highly qualified leaders that place the care of children and family education as a high priority. Serve as an overall leader for the YMCA and enhance the YMCA Mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read and be accountable for YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body (PA- DHS / NJ-NJ OOL) regulations, and Quality Rating System standards (Example: NAEYC, Keystone STARS, Grow NJ Kids, ACA).
• Supervise by being able to identify, SEE, HEAR, DIRECT and ASSIST to ensure the safety of each child in your direct care group at all times. Adhere to small group/ratio established by licensing regulations. Accurately maintain attendance of the children in your care.
• Communicate effectively and timely with parents/guardians regarding children's program experience, progress (written as well as verbal). Maintain confidentiality, use sensitivity, and patience at all times.
• Provide quality Adult/Child interactions through engagement, positive and encouraging feedback, and asking open-ended questions. Maintain age appropriate verbal interaction guidelines at all times; exercising patience.
• Maintain knowledge of GPY Association policies and procedures, risk management, safety practices and applicable laws.
• Know the YMCA mission and be able to articulate it.
• Ensure that centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate Learning Center.
• Attend team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed.
• Attend and renew as needed all necessary trainings as reflected in your training plan in coherence with YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body regulations, and Quality Rating System standards, including but not limited to 6 hours of childcare related trainings annually.
• Actively campaign for the Annual Campaign and work to develop donors and volunteers.
• Conduct/record weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parent/guardian(s).
• Maintain operation of the program consistent with YMCA policies, state licensing regulations and Quality Rating System standards and initiatives in preparing for annual audits (state licensing inspections and quality assessments).
• Ensure staff and child records are maintained in accordance with state licensing regulations. Organize and update files while protecting the confidentiality of this information.
• Ensure accurate maintenance, recording and reporting of daily attendance, mobile emergency contact binders, trip binders and allergy reports.
• Promote, support, and assist in Y sponsored events.
• Lead by example and interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability at all times.
• The degree to which enrollment levels are maintained.
• Supervise and implement the overall program quality in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Y, ensuring the well-being and safety of the children and staff at all times.
• Supervise all staff assigned to the site. Manage employee schedules, accurate recording and reporting of time worked (timesheets), arrange coverage to meet required ratios. Provide a minimum of 2 annual written staff observations and evaluations in accordance with YMCA policies, state licensing regulations, and Quality Rating System standards .
• Lead, supervise, and hold all team members accountable for the overall compliance and maintenance of procedures supporting quality program implementation, child safety, and member experience.
• Ensure preparation and distribution of quality, brand compliant, up to date, written communication with the parent/guardian(s) (example: Family Board, monthly newsletters, program updates, and announcements).
• Collaborate as needed with associated branch regarding childcare related topics and coordination to all departments to ensure successful communication, special events and program growth.
• Coordinate/train volunteers that work specifically in areas of assignment.
• In collaboration with District Leaders, develop, manage and implement the department budget in and strategize revenue growth opportunities and expense management.
• Monitor department payroll regarding employee schedules, accurate recording of time worked (timesheets), training compensation, aligned with budget parameters.
• Successfully maintain ongoing compliance of state licensing in good standing.
• Ensure the quality implementation of well-coordinated programming with enriching experiences for all programs.

ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
• Present documentation of achieved degree from an accredited college or university in education or human services related field as defined by state licensing requirements.
• Supervisory experience required
• Verify a minimum of 2 years (2500 hours) of childcare experience.

OUR CULTURE
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission.

OUR MISSION
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO HEALTHIER LIVES

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
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Greater Philadelphia YMCA

Pennsylvania, Media - 19063
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