Child Care Director
East Hartford YMCA
Location: East Hartford, CT
Join a dynamic YMCA doing great work in service of our community. The Child Care Director is a key member of the East Hartford YMCA branch team focused on supporting mission and child care programming needs of the East Hartford YMCA. The position requires a high energy individual with both vision and the skills to take the YMCA to the next level and to implement that vision.
For over 158 years the YMCA of Greater Hartford has been changing lives. Serving youth, teens, adults and families in over 52 Connecticut towns, the YMCA provides a wide variety or programs focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The YMCA is a 501(c) 3 tax exempt charity with strong support from the business community and individuals to help us achieve our mission. Collaborating with governments, businesses and not for profits the YMCA strives to broaden our reach and deepen our relationships in service of our community.
Reporting to the Senior Program Director, the Child Care Director is responsible for all aspects of the Child Care Department, staff supervision, curriculum implementation, budget development, accreditation and grant reporting, and working with volunteer committees.
Exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to enhance program quality and develop program growth. The Child Care Director is responsible for the administration of all child care programs that include: three (3) NAEYC accredited Early Childhood Development Centers, four (4) School Age Child Care sites, and the School Age Vacation program. The Child Care Director will have additional responsibilities tied to reporting on multiple State and Federal Grants, involvement in Greater Hartford YMCA initiatives, YMCA and community committees, and branch team needs. The position requires a self-starter who is mission driven and organized. Supervisory responsibilities will include three Site Directors and a Full time Program Coordinator.
The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to perform the following job duties:
- Establish and sustain relationships to advance the Y’s mission
- Employee relations management
- Policy and procedures development
- Hiring and developing staff at all levels with an emphasis on Diversity and Inclusion
- NAEYC Accreditation
- Grant Management
- Supervision and delegation of staff
- Compliance with and interpreting DPH Child Care Statutes and Regulations
Job qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in the field, Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood or related field required, with Masters in Early Childhood or Human Development is preferred. Candidate must have excellent communication skills & computer skills
The YMCA of Greater Hartford offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12% employer funded retirement upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Salary: $33,461-37,500 - commensurate with experience
Apply by email to: brian.liss@ghymca.org
Resumes until: 10/14/2011
