What are the responsibilities and job description for the CYD Director 1 position at YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTY?
Job Details
Responsible for the overall leadership of a specific child care site (generally the YMCA of Orange County's smaller sites in terms of enrollment) including staff recruitment, hiring and supervision, direct supervision of children, preparation of daily schedule and curriculum, enrollment, parent and school relations, overseeing facility maintenance, risk management, fiscal accounting and licensing compliance. May perform some direct child supervision, sometimes on a daily basis given the needs of the Child Care Site Coordinator's site, to meet the needs of the site. The Child Care Site Coordinator is responsible for maintaining staffing and the Child Care Site Coordinators recommendations regarding the hiring, promotion, demotion, and termination of such staff will be given significant weight.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Exercise discretion and independent judgment to plan, prepare, supervise, and implement programs.
Ensure the safety of children and staff.
Manage operating budget per enrollment.
Plan, supervise, and implement the program in accordance with the policies and philosophies of the YMCA.
Maintain a licensed program in accordance with Title XXII regulations and the YMCA of Orange County Standard Operating Procedures.
Assist in recruiting, selecting, orienting, developing and training paid and volunteer staff.
Supervise any staff or volunteer positions at the site.
Implement staff meetings and trainings.
Maintain positive parent-staff and community-school relationships.
Organize and maintain Parent Advisory Committee and fund raisers with the support of volunteers.
Assist in program promotion, explain the program to visitors.
Manage and support family billing to ensure billings are correct and tuition is collected timely.
Maintain the arrangement, appearance and learning environment of the Child Care Site.
Ensure all staff, including yourself attend trainings to stay current on required association and/or child care trainings.
Follow and enforce safety regulations and other YMCA and School policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The YMCA of Orange County staff are committed to teaching youth positive life skills, values and the importance of giving back. In our communities, our staff support and strengthen families by offering quality experiences that are affordable and life-enriching. Our staff encourage participation by all members of our community and create an environment where everyone aspires to be their best. Each day, we work side-by-side with others to strengthen the foundations of our communities.
Minimum Qualifications:
The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties & responsibilities of this position. Please note that the minimum qualifications may vary based upon the department size and/or geographic location.
Education & Certification:
School Age:
Licensing Option 1: High School Diploma or equivalent, EMSA First Aid & EMSA CPR Certification, 15 college units accepted by licensing (3 units in Child Development, and 3 units or 60 training hours in Administration, and 9 units or 180 training hours in Recreation, Elementary Education or related field) required.
Licensing Option 2: 2 year college degree in related field, EMSA First Aid & EMSA CPR Certification, 15 college units accepted by licensing (3 units in Child Development, and 3 units or 60 training hours in Administration, and 9 units or 180 training hours in Recreation, Elementary Education or related field) required.
Licensing Option 3: 4 year college degree in related field, EMSA First Aid & EMSA CPR Certification, 15 college units accepted by licensing (3 units in Child Development, and 3 units or 60 training hours in Administration, and 9 units or 180 training hours in Recreation, Elementary Education or related field) required.
Licensing Option 4: A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience & Background:
Licensing Option 1: Must be at least 21 years of age. 4 years of experience working with children, previous supervision of staff, and completion of all requirements for 16 hour Preventative Health Practices required.
Licensing Option 2: Must be at least 21 years of age. 2 years of experience working with children, previous supervision of staff, and completion of all requirements for 16 hour Preventative Health Practices required.
Licensing Option 3: Must be at least 21 years of age. 1 year of experience working with children, previous supervision of staff, and completion of all requirements for 16 hour Preventative Health Practices required
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Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case by case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S