Join a phenomenal team of Early Learning Professionals in beautiful Downtown Wilmington Delaware! Job Description
Under the guidance of the Community VP/Executive Director, the Senior Child Development Director oversees the development and operations of high-quality member-focused childcare programs through innovative program development, fiscal accountability and evaluations of the Early Childhood Education program, Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) program, Day Camp, Kids Club, Preschool/Teen programs, family events, and the Hanby Outdoor Center.
Qualifications
- Qualifications as an Administrator for assigned program(s) through the Office of Child Care Licensing.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community
- Two or more years of program management experience.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Multi-lingual skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, elementary education, human services, social services, recreation, or equivalent.
- Experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency specializing in youth development.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the overall development, implementation, promotion of programs and leadership of day-to-day operations of high-quality Early Childhood, BASE, Summer Day Camp, Youth Sports and Kids Club Programs. Oversee the coordination and marketing of special events and activities associated with these programs.
- Develops, implements, and manages all financials for assigned childcare program areas to ensure programs are meeting or exceeding budgetary goals.
- Hires, trains, schedules, supervises and reviews childcare staff associated with assigned childcare programming. Maintains staff files and all documentation as required by Licensing and the YMCA.
- Actively participates in advocacy initiatives and partners with community leaders, state partners, and stakeholders in the early childhood and youth development / education community to increase awareness, impact and educational outcomes for children.
- Ensures compliance with all YMCA policies and procedures, State and Local laws, and rules and regulations as it pertains to program operations and business licenses.
- Participates in all required leadership meetings and other branch duties as assigned.
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