Early Childhood Center Director - EWU

OUR CULTURE:
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Early Childhood Center Director operates the Early Childcare Center and directs the staff, programs, and budgets. The Early Childhood Center Director will strategically coordinate and implement programs and activities that enrich the lives of children in the YMCA community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the Early Childcare Center, enrollment, high quality programs, and new program activities, following state guidelines for quality improvement.
2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers, reviewing and evaluating performance and achievement of goals.
3. Develops, manages, and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
4. Work with staff and parents to meet the special needs of individual children by observing children, assisting in developing behavior plans, and providing follow-up with teachers and parents. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
5. Ensures compliance with Washington State DEL regulations and YMCA program standards and safety procedures, including mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect
6. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living,
7. Maintains proper records/department files
8. Develops and maintains relationships with Washington State DEL licensors, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
9. Assists in marketing and distribution of program information.
10. Provides staff leadership for Annual Campaign as well as Program Committee and YMCA facility meetings.
11. Supports CACFP/USDA and HEPA through budgeting, communication, and planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
  • May be substituted with at least four years work experience in a related field.
  • May be substituted with an Associate Degree and at least two years of work experience in a related field.
• 45 credits in Early Childhood Education preferred. If you do not meet this requirement we can help you obtain it after hire.
• One to two years' experience as a Coordinator or Supervisor of Child Care programs preferred.
• Minimum age of 21
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention, Pediatric CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards upon hire and completion of YMCA program specific certifications: TB Test; Registered in DEL MERIT; Portable Background Clearance; 30-hour STARS basic training or Education Exemption

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be stationary, upright, and move around the work environment.
• The employee will be regularly working with computers to complete essential duties of the position
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY: $22.50-$24.00/hour depending on experience

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

• Frequent opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
• Family YMCA membership with program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
• Medical, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Dependent Care, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Medical Insurance starts at $45/month for employee-only coverage.
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation time accruing at 10.66 hours a month (starting at 16 days per year)
• Early Learning Child Care: $400/month for Infant or Toddler classrooms, and $300/month for Preschool classrooms (for staff working 20+ hours/week)
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Apply today!