Program Director - After School Childcare

YMCA of Central Texas; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Program Director for our Licensed Childcare Afterschool programs in Round Rock, TX. You will lead staff and volunteers in program development and ensure adherence to Texas state standards.

Key duties include licensing, accreditation, staff training/hiring, curriculum implementation, and marketing of school age and summer day camp programs, with expansion to new sites as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a managerial/supervisory role in a childcare program; preferably an Afterschool program.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education preferred.
• Strong human relation skills and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Licensing, accreditation, staff training/hiring, curriculum implementation, and marketing of school age and summer day camp programs
• Provide leadership to the growth of current program sites and expansion to new sites
• Planning, developing, implementing and supervising multiple Afterschool Childcare sites
• Ensure compliance with Texas licensing requirements, hiring and supervising all staff for this area

Skills

Staff leadership

Program development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education / child development / elementary education

Job description

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team of professionals as a full-time Program Director for our Licensed Childcare Afterschool programs in Round Rock, TX.

Success of this position requires the ability to lead staff and volunteers in areas of program development. This position requires someone who is highly motivated, organized, personable, and enthusiastic and who has a thorough understanding of Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (TDFPS) and Texas Rising Star (TRS) state standards.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Licensing, accreditation, staff training/hiring, curriculum implementation, and marketing of school age and summer day camp programs
• Provide leadership to the growth of current program sites and expansion to new sites
• Planning, developing, implementing and supervising multiple Afterschool Childcare sites
• Ensure compliance with Texas licensing requirements, hiring and supervising all staff for this area

Skills/ Requirements:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a managerial/supervisory role in a childcare program; preferably an Afterschool program
• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education is preferred
• Strong human relation skills and written/verbal communication skills are required
• This position requires the ability to plan, develop, organize, manage and administer tasks
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Candidates must meet Child Care Director Standards set by YMCA Licensed Child Care, the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services and Texas Rising Star
• Must be able to pass reference checks, criminal history check, sex offender registry, and FBI fingerprint background check

Pay Rate: $48,000 to $53,790/year

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!