Job Description
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening
community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Site
Director serves in a leadership role and creates positive, nurturing relationships with
children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers, staff, and
partners. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-
to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Provides direction for the
staff to support children in the classroom and implements program curriculum focused on
mastering specific skills. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses
on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within
families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Develops, organizes, and implements high quality licensed childcare program at assigned
location. Ensures high quality programs through purposeful programming dedicated to building
achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
2. Full understanding of licensing regulations (Title 22) and responsible for ensuring assigned
location operates in full compliance at all times.
3. Develops positive relations with community organizations as a YMCA representative.
Assist with marketing efforts and achieving enrollment goals.
4. Assists with budget development, achieve enrollment goals, and request necessary supplies
and equipment for program activities within budget guidelines.
5. Support CEO for onboarding and training staff members as needed. Coordinating schedules
and workflow to ensure program operates in a safe and efficient manner.
6. Observes, coaches, and provides feedback to staff members at location. Provides written
feedback to CEO regarding performance of staff members. Addresses performance issues within
24 hours.
7. Ensures close visual supervision of children, following ratios based on specific program. No
child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time.
8. Helps children manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies,
redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
9. Actively supports the YMCA is committed to inclusion and compliance with the American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate.
10. Responsible for developing and implementing a temporary curriculum and activities that are
focused on skill development, developmentally appropriate, consistent with the YMCA values,
and established guidelines until adopted curriculum program is received. Responsible for
planning and implementing adopted curriculum within 2 months of receiving it.
11. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site
and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance with YMCA and State of
California CDSS expectations.
12. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Works with staff
members to support each child's development.
13. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents.
Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
14. Attends and participates in fundraising activities, family events, program activities, staff
meetings and trainings as assigned.
15. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary
situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Follows reporting procedures and
proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved.
16. Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, and YMCA policies
and procedures and license program standards at all times.
17. Maintains positive relationship with parents, other YMCA team members and community
partners. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
18. All other duties as assigned by the CEO relating to YMCA Preschool.
COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): Relationships, Communication, Developing Others, Inclusion, Quality Results, Project Management, Functional Expertise
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AGE: Eighteen years or older
EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent
ECE/CD UNITS : Option 1: 12 semester units in ECE or CD. 3 Semester units in Administration or Staff Relations. (Infant/Toddler Director must have 3 units in infant care). Option 2: AA degree in child development. Option 3: BA Degree in child development. Option 4: Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit
RELATED EXPERIENCE : Option 1: 4 years' experience in group childcare center with children under the age of 5. Option 2: 2 years' experience. Option 3: 1-Year experience. Experience supervising adults preferred. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS : Strong character values (respect, responsibility, honesty, caring); strong communication skills; emotional maturity
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS : Current approved EMSA First Aid; Infant and Child CPR Certifications (8 hours). Completion of child abuse prevention training prior to first day in program, a course in Preventative Health Practices (PHP) with Certification.
IMMUNIZATION & PHYSICAL : Current TB and physical exam. Influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities
• Job is performed in indoor as well as outdoor environments throughout the year.
• Job does include water-related activities.
• Ability to lift 30-35lbs.
Salary Description
$75,000
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Local area,