Early Learning Academy Director

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high-quality YMCA childcare program(s). Pay commensurate with experience.

• Strong public relation skills.
• The ability to work well with children, parents, and volunteers.
• The ability to supervise, motivate and direct staff.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in the approved curriculum from an accredited college or university plus four years or more of experience in the classroom and three years or more of experience supervising others.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must complete all Standard Childcare Requirements:
• To pass an annual physical examination.
• Bi-annual Mantoux Tine Test.
• Act 33/34 Clearances.
• Six clock hours of DPW-Approved Child Care Training annually.
• Annual training in first aid, water safety and fire safety.
• Hold current and valid CPR Pro (CPR for health care providers and first responders) and First Aid (for the community and workplace) Certifications.
• Participation in outdoor and indoor activities.
• Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds.
• Must be 18 years old or enrolled in a qualifying training program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have 24 hours of Keystone STARS approved training.

• With coordination from Childcare Operations Director, plan, develop, supervise, implement and direct designated childcare program.
• Plan, develop, supervise and implement all aspects of Early Learning & School Age program.
• Assist Childcare Operations Director in promoting programs and events.
• Schedule, monitor and train staff in accordance with state licensing regulations and budget guidelines.
• Works in ratio at least twenty hours per week.
• Ensures center compliance to all state licensing regulations including record keeping.
• Facilitate strong communication between the center and the parents and special service agencies.
• Proper ordering of equipment and supplies.
• Performance Standard Activities Required of All Childcare Personnel:
• Responsible for the safety of the children.
• Understanding and implementation of emergency procedures as necessary.
• Act as a role model for the children at all times.
• Attendance at all staff meetings.
• Attendance at all in-service trainings.
• Assist as a mentor for new employees.
• Attendance at parent conferences and at parent/child events as requested.
• Supporting the program goals and the mission of the YMCA.
• Assumes other duties as requested by program coordinator or designee.

Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors’ communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, respect and support.

Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.