YMCA Southcoast
Director of Childcare Services
YMCA Southcoast, New Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 02746
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Position Summary:
The Childcare Coordinator is responsible for the development and operational leadership of assigned Early Learning and School Age Childcare programs in the association ensuring that YMCA Southcoast is providing age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate multi-cultural
programs/activities and guiding parents and families through support, guidance and new opportunities for lasting personal and social change.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The Childcare Coordinator directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. The incumbent is responsible for providing branch leadership and support services for all school age care programs, preschool, informal education, and summer camp programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent must have the competencies, skills and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the Association’s mission, goals and vision for serving the community. Other important competencies of the Childcare Coordinator include:
Development and implementation of comprehensive School Age Child Care and Day Camp programs including curriculum components to ensure high quality programs through program development.
Provide branch leadership for Child Care Staff development, certification and training.
Share in the development and implementation of all childcare employee recruitment and employment screening needs.
Help ensure proper training needed by all state or Association requirements, ensuring that all program content is up-to-date and meets the needs of all participants.
Specifically make sure that all school sites are star rated in step up to quality.
Serve as key staff member to Branch Program Committee.
Assist in supervising supervise the SACC and Pre school staff
Serve as a site Administrator to assigned site if needed.
Provides leadership and support for branch and departmental fundraising for annual support campaign.
Ensure Association childcare quality standards comply by operations, licensing or other governing agencies.
Responsible for assisting in administration of all programs related to childcare; overall program growth, retention and evaluation; special program thrusts; and innovative program efforts.
Executes marketing plans in identified areas according to Association-wide procedures.
Executes program-planning efforts, including statistical tracking and analysis of current programs, trend analysis with recommendations for new components or change.
Develops and implements an Association relationship/recognition program for schools.
Remains knowledgeable of all Federal, state, local and YMCA regulations related to program areas and inform and train staff on matters in a timely manner.
Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education, Recreation or related field desired with proven experience in childcare programs.
One year or more experience in supervision and coordination of family involvement programs.
Must meet all licensing requirements under Federal, state and local regulations.
Skills and Abilities:
Must have an excellent understanding of YMCA Federal, state and local program requirements.
Must have an excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in order to maintain
harmonious relationships with staff members, volunteers, program participants and the general public.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and be creative, motivated, self-starter with the ability to lead and
motivate others.
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Position Summary:
The Childcare Coordinator is responsible for the development and operational leadership of assigned Early Learning and School Age Childcare programs in the association ensuring that YMCA Southcoast is providing age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate multi-cultural
programs/activities and guiding parents and families through support, guidance and new opportunities for lasting personal and social change.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The Childcare Coordinator directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. The incumbent is responsible for providing branch leadership and support services for all school age care programs, preschool, informal education, and summer camp programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent must have the competencies, skills and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the Association’s mission, goals and vision for serving the community. Other important competencies of the Childcare Coordinator include:
Development and implementation of comprehensive School Age Child Care and Day Camp programs including curriculum components to ensure high quality programs through program development.
Provide branch leadership for Child Care Staff development, certification and training.
Share in the development and implementation of all childcare employee recruitment and employment screening needs.
Help ensure proper training needed by all state or Association requirements, ensuring that all program content is up-to-date and meets the needs of all participants.
Specifically make sure that all school sites are star rated in step up to quality.
Serve as key staff member to Branch Program Committee.
Assist in supervising supervise the SACC and Pre school staff
Serve as a site Administrator to assigned site if needed.
Provides leadership and support for branch and departmental fundraising for annual support campaign.
Ensure Association childcare quality standards comply by operations, licensing or other governing agencies.
Responsible for assisting in administration of all programs related to childcare; overall program growth, retention and evaluation; special program thrusts; and innovative program efforts.
Executes marketing plans in identified areas according to Association-wide procedures.
Executes program-planning efforts, including statistical tracking and analysis of current programs, trend analysis with recommendations for new components or change.
Develops and implements an Association relationship/recognition program for schools.
Remains knowledgeable of all Federal, state, local and YMCA regulations related to program areas and inform and train staff on matters in a timely manner.
Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education, Recreation or related field desired with proven experience in childcare programs.
One year or more experience in supervision and coordination of family involvement programs.
Must meet all licensing requirements under Federal, state and local regulations.
Skills and Abilities:
Must have an excellent understanding of YMCA Federal, state and local program requirements.
Must have an excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in order to maintain
harmonious relationships with staff members, volunteers, program participants and the general public.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and be creative, motivated, self-starter with the ability to lead and
motivate others.