$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus! The YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County is seeking a Childcare Director

The Childcare Director manages the childcare programs, including; school-age childcare, Child-watch and programming, and Mo-School today programming. As the Childcare Director, you will be responsible for staffing and budget management, as well as program and service development and oversight with customer retention as a primary goal.

This is a full-time exempt position with benefits that include: medical, 403B plan, and many more employee discounts!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education preferred, OR Associate’s degree in Education with experience; required.
• Prior work experience with staff scheduling and training required.
• Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens to be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Publisher) and general PC applications.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

Essential Functions:

• Manages, directs and coordinates the school-age child care programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• 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, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
• Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate and OCFS Regulations. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living. Maintain cleanliness of the facility as a member of Clean Team.
• Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare 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.
• Actively support financial development events of the YMCA. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities.
• Cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships with applicable school districts and communities.
• Provides staff leadership for annual fundraising campaign and committees as assigned.
• Maintains proper records/department files.
• Provide branch building coverage as part of branch leadership team.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Values. Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and a commitment to the Y’s mission, in all matters at all times.
• Inclusion. Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
• Relationships. Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y's work.
• Influence. Employs influence strategies (verbal, personal and written) that engage, inspire, and build commitment to the cause and overall Y goals.
• Communication. Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience. Understands and expertly utilizes current methods of communication (PowerPoint, Prezi, Video, Audio, Animoto etc…)
• Developing Others. Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others’ capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.
• Decision Making. Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgment to analyze information to identify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions, and solve problems.
• Change Capacity. Leads self and others through change by navigating ambiguity appropriately and adapting well to new situations, obstacles, and opportunities.
• Emotional Maturity. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
• Quality Results. Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides evidenced-based quality experiences.
• Innovation. Participates in the generation, experimentation, and implementation of new approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s mission and work.