Child Care Site Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Assistant Child Care Director and Child Care Director, the Site Director is responsible for overall management, supervision, and promotion of the site in accordance with mission and policies of the YMCA of East Tennessee, Department of Human Services (DHS), and the National Afterschool Association (NAA). In addition, every position in the YMCA of East Tennessee is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the Y’s core values - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Assures compliance with state and local regulations in areas of, but not limited to; ensuring sites are staffed according to DHS and Y adult to child ratio; financial, staff records, enrolled children, and all documents needed for inspection; ensures site is consistent with Y, DHS, STARS and NAA policies and procedures.

2. Participates in the planning of the annual budget; manages and implements the approved budget for child care and takes appropriate action to correct variances. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programing.

3. Works with school personnel to promote the program throughout the year. Responsible for administrative functions that include but not limited to; Collect participant fees; post weekly snack menu; communications with parents, Parent Advisory Committee; budget; submit purchase orders, reports, and billing, monitors and corrects time and attendance issues for payroll.

4. Attends all required staff meetings and trainings, conducts on-site staff meetings regularly. Trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.

5. Implements strategies developed by supervisor that support enrollment of new members and retention of existing members. Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction.

6. Organize, attend and supervise field trips on in-service days and/or during holiday camps.

7. Follows all Y policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

8. Other duties may be assigned.