Child Care Director

The Southeastern Indiana YMCA is seeking a Child Care Director to lead our team.

Southeastern Indiana YMCA

Batesville, IN 47006-9227

Under the guidance of the Chief Executive Officer, the Child Care Director administers and gives direct leadership carrying the responsibility, authority, and accountability for the YMCA Learning Center’s children, staffing and activities. This individual is responsible for the initiation and implementation of childcare promotions and activities at the Learning Center and within the community, pricing recommendations, programs and special events, supervision of staff, and the evaluation and modification of these initiatives. This person is responsible for creating a safe environment for participants. The Child Care Director will further ensure that all YMCA standards are being met and/or exceeded as they relate to child care. The Child Care Director is the Association’s leader of the Child Care Committee. Human relations with both adults and children as well as customer service skills are paramount to the success of this position.

· The Child Care Director shall be a minimum of 21 years of age and shall meet one of the following minimum education and experience qualifications:

· A bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement and grades of C or better.

· Any bachelor degree must include one of the following:

· 15 credit hours in college-level courses with documented content relating to the needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six years of age or younger and grades of C or better.

· A CDA (Child Development Associate certificate)

· A two-year associate’s degree in early childhood education from an accredited college or university, with a grade of C or better and a minimum of 3 years experience in an early childhood program.

·Lead and manage daily operations of a licensed child care facility; including before and after school care, summer camp, infant and toddler care and full day preschool. Licensed capacity is 193 children.

·Directly responsible for the day to day safety and well being of all children enrolled in the program.

·Responsible for budget preparation and compliance.

·Recruitment, development and supervision of all Learning Center staff.

·Maintain files, records and statistical data.

·Ensure appropriate staffing coverage with qualified teachers, assistants, kitchen and custodial staff.

·Execute sound administration and management in order to increase program quality and sustainability; promote financial accountability and viability.

·Sustaining our NAEYC accreditation and Level 4 Paths to Quality rating, demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licensure, and accreditation standards.

·Develop and maintain connections with stakeholders to increase the ability of the program to grow and thrive.

·Develop and promote good community relations among local schools and organizations.

Values-Demonstrates in word and action the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and a commitment to the Y's mission, in all matters at all times.

Community-Makes member and community needs paramount and does everything in his/her power to engage and partner with members and community to exceed expectations.

Inclusion-Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, including and cultural competence.

Relationships-Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y's work.

Influence-Employs influence strategies that engage, inspire, and build commitment to position and achieve the overall Y’s goals.

Communication -Listens and expresses ideas effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.

Innovation-Participates in the generation, experimentation, and implementation of new approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's mission and work.

Self-Development-Is dedicated to the improvement of own capabilities, and demonstrates this through the continual expansion of knowledge and skills.

aharmeyer@siymca.org

Angie Harmeyer30 State Rd 129 SBatesville 47006-9227