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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties · 15 hours ago

Child Care Program Director

Lakewood, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$24/hr - $26/hr

2+ years exp

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Child Care Program Director to join their team. The role involves planning, developing, administering, and evaluating off-site before-and-after-school child care programs while providing leadership and direction for staff and children.

CharityHealth CareNon ProfitSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Facilitate safe, enjoyable, and educational programs for YMCA Before and After School (and Summer) students at elementary schools

You will provide leadership, direction, and vision to the day-to-day operations of childcare sites

You will manage Child Care Programs that serve our community with a variety of activity options to explore and develop the interests and talents of the youth with a focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement for children to have fun, grow, and thrive in our care

You will plan, develop, administer, and evaluate off-site before-and-after-school child care

You will provide leadership and direction for staff and children, ensure positive communication with parents, children, schools, and other staff, practice risk management, and develop positive community relations

You will support relationships with school staff and parents

You will develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations

You will ensure all Child Care sites maintain Washington State Child Care Licensing and designated staffing ratios at all times while communicating and maintaining a healthy relationship with DEL

You will recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct staff and volunteers as needed

You will establish new program activities and expand the program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans

You may develop or assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, organize and schedule program registrations

Qualification

Child Care ManagementEarly Childhood EducationChild DevelopmentWashington State LicensingCustomer ServicePublic RelationsSupervisionOrganizational SkillsDiversity PromotionTraining DevelopmentFile MaintenanceCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Handlers PermitCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Two years of full time equivalent in management experience

30 or more college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, and Elementary Education or the equivalent educational background in courses relating to early learning or child development

Experience in the development, delivery, and management of child care programs or equivalent, with full understanding of child care regulations and licensing requirements

Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues

Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act)

Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required

Must complete a TB Skin test or X-ray prior to employment

Must obtain and maintain a WA State Food Worker Permit

Preferred

1+ year of child care experience preferred

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge is preferred and/or a degree in field of work

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options

YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance

Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings

Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)

8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year

Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center

Professional training, education, and certification opportunities

20% discount on YMCA programs, child care services, and merchandise

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees