School Age Childcare Director

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Job Title: School Age Childcare Director

Branch: Upper Main Line Area

Pay Class: Full Time/ Exempt

Shifts/Availability: Monday-Friday/Day

Rate: $50,000-$60,000

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Position Purpose: To support BASE site leads and part-time staff, while maintaining DHS standards and progressing the program through Keystone STARS at our four sites in the Great Valley School District elementary schools.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the program's daily operations including scheduling, communication, and maintaining program statistics and audits to monitor and evaluate the quality of the program.

• Recruiting and hiring diverse educators who meet the qualifications required by licensing and quality assurance standards. Onboards, trains and develops educators and staff.

• Engages the site team and school to meet the needs of the families served.

• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

• Develops utilizes functional expertise to assure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Ensures that YMCA program standards are met, and safety procedures followed.

• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with peers, parents and educators, and community organizations (e.g., state childcare licensing agency, school administration) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.

• Participates in activities to support family engagement and participates in Y activities, such as committees, special events, and fundraising.

• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field OR

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field and one-year experience with children OR

• Associate degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience

• At least 4 years' experience working with children and some credits in education or related field work. (CDA, in school for education or related field)

• Demonstrate ability to develop and teach skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Must keep an up-to-date DHS file with a current physical

• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs

• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Benefits:

• Making a difference in a person's life every day

• Fun, fast-paced work environment

• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance along with a 12% employer contribution to the retirement savings plan (after 2 years of service and must be at least 21 years of age)

• Opportunities for training and advancement

• Flexible hours, paid time off and holidays

• Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Referral bonuses

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - The YMCA of the Greater Brandywine considers candidates for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable federal, state & local laws.

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