Child Care Program Director

Child Care Program Director YMCA of the North - 3.3 Saint Paul, MN Job Details Full-time $61,500 - $72,500 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Early childhood education center experience Computer operation Program design Computer literacy First aid Mid-level Assisting with ADLs Administrative experience Hiring Supervising experience Team management Fundraising Recruiting Enrollment management Budget management in education 1 year Practicing budget management in an educational setting Training Communication skills Staffing management Educational program management Staff development Full Job Description Program Director | St. Paul Midway Early Childhood Learning Center | $61,500- $72,500| Exempt Full-time (M-F) One Powerful Mission. A Proven Program. A New, Fresh Space for the Whole Child. The YMCA is seeking an Early Childhood Program Director to lead a well-established childcare center in St. Paul Midway, now opening in a new, modern, and thoughtfully designed space. Serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, this program is rooted in the YMCA's commitment to nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. In this leadership role, you'll oversee and support dedicated staff, maintain enrollment, manage the program budget, and ensure the highest quality early childhood experiences, while fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment where children, families, and educators feel connected and supported from the moment they walk through the door. The salary range for this position starts at $61,500- $72,500. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status. 1.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the District Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for developing, delivering, and administering the varied program portfolios of all community based Child Care programs. 2.

Essential Functions:

Supports equity and inclusion in all aspects of program Recruit, hire, train, and manage staff. Develop and manage programs and activities in the area of community based childcare programming. Develop and manage department budget. Complete required administrative work for the department. Communicate childcare program information and interpret policies and operating procedures to all department staff, volunteers, and members. Develop and supervise systems and maintain accurate records related to above programs. Take a leadership role in Y Annual Fund. Provide high level of service to team members and program participants. Maintains CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable. Maintain MN or WI program license, NAEYC and Parent Aware as applicable Provide leadership to other locations as needed 3.

Relationships:

This position reports to the District Supervisor who reports to the VP of Childhood L and D. The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, participants, and members. 4.

Qualifications:

Required:

Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 or Wisconsin HFS 46 Teacher qualifications, including yearly in service requirements Minimum of 2 years' experience in childcare program design, implementation, and evaluation. Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date. Minimum 1 year experience in management/supervision. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Self-directed individual, skilled in creative problem solving. Must be computer literate.

Preferred:

Experience in fundraising/financial development 5.

Work Conditions:

Ability to travel locally to attend meetings Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time. Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations. May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation. May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment 6.

Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.