Childcare Director

Description : OUR CULTURE :

Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organizations work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows : We CULTIVATE -We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN -We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME -We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE -We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN -We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE -We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT -We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY -We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!

The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff membersfront-line, management, full- and part-timeand volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps :

• Enrollment : Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
• Satisfaction : Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Relationship Building : Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
• Education and Conversion E : Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.
• Volunteerism and Leadership : Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
• Ownership : Staff and volunteers encourage members to own the YMCA, using words such as we, us, and our association (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Child Care Director II is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and administration of one or more child development centers or programs with 6 or more classrooms or a complex funding program. This role includes managing a staff team of up to 30 teachers and site administrators, developing educational programs, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all children. This role also mentors and coaches assistant directors and directors of smaller centers. The Child Care Director II will also handle budget compliance and monitoring, program enrollment, and communication with parents and guardians. The ideal candidate is a dedicated leader with a passion for early childhood education, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to create a positive and supportive atmosphere for both staff and children. This position requires face-to-face leadership in these programs and may involve early morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association

COMPENSATION

$58,000 - $71,000 ; Full-Time, Annually

BENEFITS

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL :

5 - 10% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.

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Compensation details : 58000-71000 Yearly Salary

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