School Age and Day Camp Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Dayton is seeking a School Age and Day Camp Director- Float to develop, organize and implement high-quality YMCA Child Care programs across Miamisburg, Springboro, Centerville, and West Carrollton, OH. The role supervises staff, ensures program quality and safety, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

As Float Director, you will coordinate with ODJFS guidelines, manage enrollment and program development while maintaining records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-year college degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; plan for 4-year degree; transcripts required.
• If degree not in ECE, 12 college credits must be in education field.
• Must obtain CDA within 1 year if not in ECE.
• Two years experience in child care or education field is required.
• Two years experience in child care program areas, systems, procedures, and guidelines.
• One year minimum supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and YMCA software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, evaluate, and implement all child care program aspects per YMCA guidelines.
• Supervise staff and ensure quality, enrollment targets, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with ODJFS for reports and inspections; respond to requests promptly.
• Maintain records for programs, facility, and staff; ensure CACFP paperwork.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates staff; fill vacancies per association guidelines.
• Promote CACFP and grant programs; manage marketing materials.
• Build relationships with members, participants, and community partners.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget development

Planning and program development

Driver's license

Education

2-year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

4-year degree strongly preferred

CDA within 1 year if not in ECE

2 years experience in child care/education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Age and Day Camp Director- Float Areas can include but are not limited to Miamisburg, Springboro, Centerville, and West Carrollton. Full-Time/Exempt $43,888-$46,000/Annually

Position Summary

School Age and Day Camp Director- Float for Childcare in Miamisburg, Springboro, Centerville, and West Carrollton, OH, develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA Child Care programs. Works with staff and helps supervise staff to ensure quality programming. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package.

At the YMCA, Childcare in Miamisburg, Springboro, Centerville, and West Carrollton, OH, we are welcoming: we’re open to all. We’re a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in your potential to make an impact. We are nurturing: we support your journey toward your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we work together to strengthen our Miamisburg, Springboro, Centerville, and West Carrollton, OH Community —starting with you.

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Is courteous and gives sincere attention to program participants by answering questions and providing positive and regular feedback.
• Knows the names of parents and program participants and uses their names when speaking with them.
• Remains visible to participants when on duty.
• Increases program participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors.
• Actively recruits, trains, and engages groups of volunteers.
• Actively participates on the Annual campaign as assigned.
• Participates on program task teams and child care committees of the association.
• Attends parent events/family programs.
• Upholds guidelines as outlined in the Child Care Handbook and the Employee Handbook of the Association.
• 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 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
• Supervises staff to ensure proper completion of CACFP paperwork.
• Maintains records and reports for all grant programs.
• Promotes child care programs by development and distribution of marketing materials in compliance with association standards.
• Possesses the ability and appropriate safe driving record to drive a vehicle, safely transporting up to 14 children.
• Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families and staff members.
• Attends designated trainings.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Management Staff.