Director of Childcare - Preschool

Preschool - Childcare Director

Susquehanna Ave, Lock Haven YMCA Site Location

Non-Exempt

Be part of an amazing team making a positive impact on the children of our community.

Wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young children. Join an amazing team in providing a high-quality, education enriched, fun atmosphere. Recruit, orient, train and schedule classroom teachers school-age sites and Summer camp.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years old and have obtained a BS degree, AA degree, or in the final semesters of maintaining a BS in Education.

Must have 2 year experience working with young children.

Compliant with Act 33 (Child Abuse), Act 34 (Criminal History) and FBI clearances.

Bi-Annual physical examination and TB test must be on record.

Must obtain or hold current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Must obtain a Water Safety Certificate.

Must provide two reference letters to acknowledge your work ethic.

Essential Functions

1. Manages, directs and coordinates the child care programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.

2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

3. Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality

4. Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.

5. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.

6. Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

7. Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.

8. Maintains proper records/department files.

9. Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.

10. Assists with Program Committee meetings.

11. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• childcare: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lock Haven, PA 17745: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person