Childcare Site Leader & Activity Director

YMCA of Greater Dayton; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Dayton is seeking a proactive Childcare Site Administrator (Lead Activity Leader) for Englewood, Eaton and Germantown, OH. This full-time, non-exempt role oversees daily activities, ensures safety and development of children, and leads program planning within budget guidelines.

The position requires a HS diploma or GED, an Associates in ECE, CDA eligibility, and at least 2 years of childcare experience plus supervisory and admin skills; CPR/First Aid within 60 days; valid license

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess high school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university required.
• Must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or equivalent as determined by the YMCA Childcare Branch.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen required within first 60 days of employment and kept current.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of working with children demonstrating the ability to motivate and supervise staff.
• 1 year minimum of office administration and customer service required.
• 1 year minimum of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and completion of YMCA Driver Orientation are required only for employees who will perform driving responsibilities as part of their role.
• Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications.

Responsibilities

• Spends time on ratio as the teacher/activity leader.
• Assists in the planning, designing, evaluation and implementation of all aspects of the child care programs in accordance with YMCA of the USA and YMCA of Greater Dayton guidelines.
• Operates program within budget guidelines.
• Responsible for all aspects of program development, quality and safety.
• Maintains required enrollment numbers.
• Administers the program in accordance with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines.
• Cooperates with ODJFS staff for required reports and inspections; responds to inspection requests within required timeframes.
• Completes annual inspections within required timeframe with fire department, Department of Health, etc. as required.
• Maintains appropriate adult/child ratio.
• Leads site classroom and fills in other classrooms when needed.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment and meets all state and local licensing requirements.
• Inspects equipment within the building for safety hazards, damage or wear.
• Communicates any suggestions to direct supervisor to improve the site operations.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the program area.
• Monitors and trains evaluates appropriate staff.
• Assists director in filling staff vacancies in accordance with Association guidelines.
• Ensures staff members maintain required trainings.
• Holds effective staff meetings.
• Maintains accurate records for child care programs, facility, and staff.
• Establishes procedures for scheduling and finding substitutes.
• Communicates to Child Care/Program Director any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Builds relationships with members, program participants and community partners.
• Remains visible to participants when on duty.
• Increases program participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors.
• Actively recruits, trains, and engages groups of volunteers.
• Participates on program task teams and child care committees of the Association.
• Attends parent events/family programs.
• Remains familiar with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation requirements and develops an ongoing plan and time frame for acquisition and maintenance of NAEYC accreditation.
• Remains familiar with National After School Association (NAA) accreditation requirements and develops an ongoing plan and time frame for acquisition and maintenance of NAA accreditation.
• Maintains appropriate records for CACFP program.
• Supervises staff to ensure proper completion of CACFP paperwork.
• Maintains records and reports for all grant programs.
• Promotes programs by development and distribution of marketing materials in compliance with Association s

Skills

Office administration

Supervisory experience

Program development

Staff training

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email applications

Job description

YMCA of Greater Dayton is seeking a proactive Childcare Site Administrator (Lead Activity Leader) for Englewood, Eaton and Germantown, OH. This full-time, non-exempt role oversees daily activities, ensures safety and development of children, and leads program planning within budget guidelines.

The position requires a HS diploma or GED, an Associates in ECE, CDA eligibility, and at least 2 years of childcare experience plus supervisory and admin skills; CPR/First Aid within 60 days; valid license