Associate Housing Director jobs in Anderson, SC

Responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Childcare Programs. Specific areas include but are not
limited to budget; staffing; curricula; purchasing and inventory; any licensing requirements for child care
centers; State funded food programs; building maintenance; customer service; administration policies and
procedures, and development and promotion of programs and ensuring the successful business operation and
quality of program.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Must have the ability to demonstrate and/or show competency in the following areas:

• Supervising youth and presenting positive role modeling through all interactions with program participants.

• Meet program goals.

• Keep confidences, loyalties, and practice professionalism.

• Be reliable and dependable.

• Work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs.

• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision making.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Learn, follow, and enforce local YMCA and national guidelines related to internal policies.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Patience with Children and adults; encourages and inspires staff and children; strong conflict resolution
skills; effectively communicates with people of varying social and economic backgrounds; has high energy
and motivation; excellent communication skills; provides leadership presence in all situations; sets the
example of the YMCA values on and off the job; willing to lead and be a part of the team; and willing to
accept change as an opportunity for growth. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with strong organizational skills; willingness to learn and grow;self-starter, good follow through; ability to deal effectively with vendors and suppliers.

• Works alongside the Childcare Director to oversee sites and development of the programs, promoting the

• Oversees facility maintenance to ensure cleanliness each day for all areas.

• Ensures registration and weekly tuition are accurately billed, recorded, and collected and notifies the Childcare

• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies at sites and in storage areas

• Ensures sites are properly staffed and concerns are addressed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Ensures agreements between the YMCA and other program partners are followed and all duties are completed

• Responsible for assisting with staffing of the programs to include recruiting, interviewing, orientation, training,

• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all staff, volunteers, and members.

• Ensures staff: adult-child ratios are always within limits.

• Works with Childcare Director to evaluate center quarterly and provide support to staff to accomplish goals and

• Provides leadership to site staff to achieve the annual agreed upon curriculum and program goals.

• Attends childcare staff and exempt staff meetings/trainings as required.

• Certified and current in CPR and First Aid.

• Successfully complete YMCA Childcare training.

• Accepts and demonstrates the Character Development Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith.

• Actively participates and supports the YMCA Annual campaign.

• Actively participates and supports YMCA events held throughout the year.

• Creates and maintains staff schedules for Childwatch, finding substitutes or filling in for shifts as needed.

• Assists in leading staff meetings.

• Regularly inventories materials and informs the Childcare Director of needed purchases.

• Creates activities, communicates with parents, and leads special events (such as Parent's Night Out)

• Assists in training new employees.

• Plans for and assists with Teen Programs

• Oversees planning of birthday parties including staffing, materials, payments, and communications

• This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years or older with a minimum of 3 to 5 years childcare experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or equivalent with Early Education or Child Development preferred.

• DSS or DHR approved childcare provider trainer certification a plus.

• Experience working with children of varied ages is highly desired.