Child Care Program Director I Topeka

GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the ELC Senior Program Director, this position is responsible for the management of the Early Learning Center, related programs and special events for early childhood participants and families. This is a 40 hour a week position.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience Requirements:

1. Degree and/or credential in Child Development or Early Childhood or a BA or BS degree in related field with 12 college credit hours in early childhood
2. Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) Program Director Approval (PDA) for up to 100 infant/toddler/preschool/ school-age children
3. Three years of experience working with children birth to six years of age
4. Experience supervising adults and working with collaborative agencies
5. CPR, AED, First Aid certification or acquire within 30 days of hire
6. Must attend NEO within 30 days of hire

Physical/Mental Requirements:

1. Visual, auditory and verbal ability to communicate effectively
2. High levels of alertness, concentration and initiative
3. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend in addition to withstanding periods of active routines outside
4. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
5. Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times

Job Requirements:

1. Commitment to YMCA mission, vision and values
2. Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
3. Strong leadership skills managing different levels of staff
4. Ability to communicate and work effectively with administrators, KDHE, staff team, parents and youth
5. Ability to effectively supervise and motivate staff and volunteers of all levels
6. Ability to interpret, implement and enforce all KDHE and CACFP regulations and all Child Care and Camp Branch program policies
7. Create and maintain an atmosphere that values diversity and inclusion

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Effectively communicate the mission, vision and values of the Wichita YMCA
2. Attend YMCA staff meetings, one-on-ones with supervisor, community meetings and trainings as required
3. Provide daily contact with staff on site
4. Hold parent meetings, volunteer focus sessions and post weekly schedule for parents/staff/guardians
5. Assist in implementing quality curriculum
6. Train staff in specific programming techniques, completing accreditation, and subject areas
7. Ensure all staff, including self, meet KDHE training requirements annually
8. Ensure compliance with all KDHE regulations, partnership agreement, grants and all state and federal funding guidelines
9. Provide the necessary equipment, supplies and resources for use by staff in implementing curriculum
10. Maintain daily parent/guardian contact
11. Complete monthly reports as requested including: CACFP report, attendance, and assessment reports
12. Develop and manage the site budget
13. Complete all necessary paperwork for KDHE licensing, inspections, and changes
14. Know and follow all applicable YMCA policies concerning required paperwork/ forms
15. Maintain a regular, posted work schedule Monday through Friday during program operating hours
16. Inform corporate office when there is a need to advertise for staff
17. Recruit, hire and train ELC staff, and when needed, terminate staff
18. Manage all operational staffing issues
19. Maintain clean, organized office and ELC site
20. Follow up on maintenance issues with Branch Director and ELC Senior Program Director
21. Implement character development on a daily basis with all staff and participants
22. Elicit a positive attitude and enthusiasm for you staff
23. Share all concerns and complaints directly to ELC Senior Program Director
24. All other duties as assigned

EFFECT ON END RESULT: The achievement of Association and Branch goals and objectives with high levels of participation, satisfaction and retention of participants and employees.