Impact-Driven Childcare Director: School Age & Day Camp

YMCA of Greater Dayton; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefit package

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Dayton in Kettering, OH is seeking a Childcare Director for School Age & Day Camp programs. The role develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA childcare services and supervises staff to ensure program excellence.

This full-time exempt position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Join a values-driven organization committed to community impact and excellence in youth programming.

Qualifications

• A 2-year college degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; plan for completion of 4-year college degree required; 4-year college degree strongly preferred.
• Per ODJFS requirements, if college degree is not in Early Childhood Education, 12 college credit hours must be in education field. College transcripts must be provided.
• If college degree is not in Early Childhood Education, must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within 1 year of hire.
• Per OFDJS requirements, must have 2 years experience in child care or education field.
• Must have 2 years experience in child care program area systems, procedures, and guidelines.
• One year minimum of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Budget development and administration skills preferred. Planning and program development skills helpful.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, insurable driver’s record according to the YMCA’s insurance carriers, and have reliable transportation to travel for business meetings, training events, YMCA site visits, vendors and suppliers, etc.
• Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications, along with ability to learn the internal YMCA software.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, evaluates, and implements all aspects of the child care programs in accordance with YMCA of the USA and YMCA of Greater Dayton guidelines.
• Understands requirements for both School Age and Early Learning Centers.
• 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.
• Substitutes as the on-site Childcare Director as needed in the absence of the Resident Childcare Director.
• Provides additional leadership to Childcare staff at locations as needed
• Knows and administers the appropriate EAP (emergency action plan) for any situation, including first aid or CPR, work-related employee injuries, etc.
• Completes incident and accident reports as required.
• 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 child care and program area.
• Hires, trains, monitors, and evaluates appropriate staff.
• Fills 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.
• Substitutes in a classroom when needed.
• Communicates to Executive Director any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Builds relationships with members, program participants and community partners.

Job description

YMCA of Greater Dayton in Kettering, OH is seeking a Childcare Director for School Age & Day Camp programs. The role develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA childcare services and supervises staff to ensure program excellence.

This full-time exempt position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Join a values-driven organization committed to community impact and excellence in youth programming.