Job Description

- Child Care Director

Location The State College Branch of the YMCA of Centre County is seeking a full-time Child Care Director. Job Description The Child Care Director is responsible for the supervision and direction of the School Age Child Care Programs, Child Watch Services, Parents Night Out, Family Nights, and Youth Enrichment Programs at the State College branch in accordance with the mission, vision, and philosophy of the YMCA of Centre County.

Qualifications

* Bachelors Degree in Education or Human Service Field.

* Associate degree in Education or Human Service Field plus one year experience working with children totaling a minimum of 1250 hours.

* Bachelors degree in a non-human service field plus 30 credits in education or human service field plus two years of experience working with children totaling a minimum of 2500 hours.

* Associate Degree in a non-human service field plus 30 credits in education or human service field plus three years of experience working with children totaling a minimum of 3750 hours.

Essential Functions

* Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge, understanding and following of PA Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and YMCA of Centre County Policies.

* Assure all staff have been properly trained in YMCA of Centre County polices, DHS regulations, PA Keystone STARS standards, the Environmental Rating Scale, and New Staff Orientation.

* Assure the supervision of all children which is defined by DHS: *To be physically present with a group of children. Critical oversights, in which the staff can see, hear, direct, and access the children.*

* Gear the program to the individual children with concern for their interests, special talents, individual style, and pace of learning. Create and implement a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of each child. Ensure all children are treated with dignity and respect.

* Assure proper communication with parents, children and co-workers and that child assessments and portfolios are complete and parent/teacher conferences are held at appropriate times of the year.

* Coordinate the Child Watch program, including communicating with parents and staff and overseeing all aspects of spaces used for the program, including, but not limited to, safety, cleanliness, and occupancy/ratios of staff to children.

* Identify and hire staff as needed and evaluate annually.

* Assure child assessments/portfolios are complete and parent/teacher conferences are held at appropriate times of the year.

* Identify and hire staff as needed and evaluate annually.

* S chedule, manage, and mentor Child Care, Child Watch, and Youth program staff.

* Administer all aspects of payroll for the Child Care, Child Watch, and Youth Enrichment programs.

* Recruit volunteers for and lead the department in the Annual Giving Campaign in addition to the staff campaign. Create and maintain relationships with community organizations to communicate the Y mission and goals and attract donors.

* D evelop, manage, and monitor the Child Care, Child Watch, and Youth Enrichment program budgets and meet or exceed budget goals.

* Assure information on families, children and co-workers remains confidential.

* Complete, or ensure the completion of, all administrative paperwork, including but not limited to attendance, meal counts, incident reports, supply and equipment requests, newsletters, and curriculum in a timely manner. Report all incidents to direct supervisor immediately.

* Participate in recommended trainings, and complete and upkeep *Professional Development Record* to ensure professional growth. Attend and participate in all staff meetings.

* Complete 25 hours of direct service weekly, in which the employee is counted in ratio and replaces another paid staff.

* Assume equal responsibility for all housekeeping responsibilities.

* Perform additional duties at the request of the Branch Executive Director or other YMCA management.

Required Certifications

* Annual Water & Fire Safety Training

* M aintain current First Aid, CPR & AED certification

* Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training must be completed within the first 90 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter

* Mandated Reporter training must be completed within the first 90 days of employment and every 5 years thereafter

* ACT 139 Training for First Responders Naloxone Training within the first 90 days of employment and every 2 years thereafter

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