Child Care Development Director

Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA child care, school age child care and day camp in accordance with Berwick Area YMCA strategic and operating plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.   Manages, directs and coordinates early childhood education, school age child care, day camp. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Recommends, develops and implements new and selected programs.

2.   Identifies new program opportunities and establishes additional program sites within the Berwick Area YMCA service area.

3.   Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Develops a cohesive staff team.

4.   Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.

5.   Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.

6.   Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports outstanding youth development and enrichment.

7.   Builds a culture of philanthropy within the department by building Y ambassadors within your staff/volunteer team, building relationships, and creating a case for support.

8.   Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

9.   Identifies potential collaborative partners and funders and builds strong, strategic relationships with current and prospective partners inside and outside the Y. Effectively communicates community benefit and the Y’s impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, community leaders) and assists in development of grant proposals to help fund the Y’s enrichment programs.

10. Provides staff leadership for YMCA special events and committees as assigned.

11. Maintains proper records/department files.

12. Organizes special events for parents. Supports YMCA fund raising activities.

13. Implements effective marketing strategies.

14. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

15. Insures grant funded programs meet outcome goals and grant requirements.

Qualifications

1. [Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent, or combination of education and experiences. Master’s degree preferred.
2. One to two years related experience in the development of outcome-based programs.
3. Typical requirements within an agreed upon period from date of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention Training; CPR; First Aid; AED; New Staff Orientation and Customer Service training.
4. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
5. the community.
6. Ability to pass background checks in accordance with all Berwick Area YMCA policies for child abuse prevention.