Job description

Childcare Director Position

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Child Learning Center Director is responsible for the daily operation and function of the Child Learning Center for the Habersham YMCA. Daily functions include staff supervision, parent relations, meeting state licensure requirements, fiscal program management, and program development. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Daily supervision of all program staff ensuring that proper ratios and educational requirements are being met and or exceeded.

2. Develop and implement age-appropriate educational curriculum as needed to provide an enriching and challenging environment for ages 6 weeks through Pre-K.

3. Submit all necessary files and paperwork as required by state licensure and as deemed necessary for program development.

4. Reporting of program information to the YMCA as required.

5. Research and write grants for the program to provide additional funding sources.

6. Maintain center in accordance with YMCA of Coastal Georgia operating instructions and management guidelines

7. Develop annual budget, monitor monthly income and expenses, maintains department within management directed guidelines

8. Overall responsibility for the appearance, quality of instruction, and learning environment of classrooms

9. Provide opportunities for staff development and ensure that staff trainings are conducted in compliance with state requirements.

10. Assist in the annual Priceless Gifts fundraising program for the YMCA.

11. Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents and children.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Child Learning Center Director is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sound working knowledge of childhood development

2. Ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum

3. Foster positive staff, parent, and child relations

4. Ability to supervise multiple full-time and part-time staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract 6 digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to calculate ratios and percentages. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc, 6400 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31405

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Savannah, GA 31405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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