Child care director

Job Description

The Child Care Director is responsible for the supervision and director of the School Age Child Care programs, Summer Day Camp, and Early Learning program in accordance with the mission, vision, and philosophy of the YMCA of Centre Couny.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience working with children.
• An associate degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human service field and 3 years of experience working with children.

Essential Functions

• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and following PA Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations.
• Assuring all staff have been properly trained in DHS, PA Keystone STARS standards, the Environmental Rating Scale, and New Staff Orientation.
• Assure the supervision of all children which is defined by DHS : to be physically present with a group of children. Critical oversights, in which the staff can see, hear, direct, and access the children.
• Assure the program is geared to individual children with concern for their interests, special talents, individual style, and pace of learning.
• Assure curriculum is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of each child.
• Assure all children are treated with dignity and respect.
• Assure child assessments / portfolios are complete and parent / teacher conferences are held at appropriate times of the year.
• Identify staffing needs and recruit, hire, and traing accordingly.
• Responsible for processing timecards for bi-weekly payroll for the childcare department.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the childcare budget and meet or exceed budget targets.
• Assure information on families, children, and co-workers remains confidential.
• Oversight of youth and family related events occurring a the branch with may include but is not limited to family nights, parents / kids night out, Daddy / Daughter Dance, Healthy Kids Day, and Halloween at the Y.
• Assure completion of all administrative paperwork including but not limited to attendance, meal counts, incident reports, supply and equipment requests, newsletter, and curriculum in a timely manner.
• Participate in recommended training, and complete and upkeep Professional Development Record with the YMCA of the USA to ensure professional growth.
• Work with staff and volunteer leadership to help plan, train, motivate, and oversee the Annual Giving Campaign to reach the campaign goal.

To demonstrate sound campaign practices by implementing Good Practices and Proven Concepts.

• Assume equal responsiblity for all housekeeping responsibilities.
• Report all incidents to the Executive Director of Child Care as well as the Branch Director.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the Branch Director.

Required Certifications

• Maintain current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Annual Water and Fire Safety Training.
• Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training must be completed within the first 90 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter.
• Mandated Reporter training must be completed within the first 90 days of employment and every 5 years thereafter.
• ACT 39 Training for First Responders - Naloxone Training within the first 90 days of employment and every 2 years thereafter.

Last updated : 2024-08-06