Job Description

The Hot Springs YMCA is seeking a dynamic, enthusiatic, and dedicated director with a vision and purpose.

Job Overview


The Senior Director of Child Care directs activities and supervises leadership team members of all out of school time programming offered by the Hot Springs Family YMCA. This includes, but is not limited to on campus programs, school partnered programs and Parent's Night Out. Provides leadership and direction for child care programs to include Child Care Licensing, Subsidy and Resource and Referral. Will also be required to bring all programs into reasonably tiered Better Beginnings standing as laid out by the Arkansas Department of Education. Responsible for the overall operation of the assigned areas including services, staffing, budgeting, and reporting. Also responsible for compliance with applicable federal, state, funding or other agency requirements and regulations.


Qualifications
BS/BA in education or related field Minimum of three years' leadership experience Minimum of two years working with children Ability to direct, supervise and budget programs and leadership team members Knowledge of Google Operating systems Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Along with project and program development and management
Relational skills as applied to child/adult, adult/adult, supervisor/team member, peer relationships. CPR/AED Certification within 60 days of hire YMCA Team Leader Certification within two years of hire
Preferred:


Child Care Director Licensing credentials compliant with the Arkansas Department of Education Essential Functions
Provide oversight, direction and guidance to the Hot Springs Family YMCA Out of School Time Child Care leadership team. Work with the Arkansas Department of Education to ensure appropriate Better Beginnings Certification for each program Create, implement, train and utilize systems as it pertains to organized programming, tracking and reporting. Engage with schools, parents, students and peers using high emotional intelligence and with understanding that relationships are a core value in program success. Create, establish and develop innovative programs, activities, and events to serve school aged children during scheduled out of school hours. Maintain safe program environments Provides leadership within the program area for fundraising, and events which support the mission and work of the Hot Springs Family YMCA. Develop and control department budget Oversee and bring guidance to, minimally auditing accounts receivable each month as it pertains to programs. Work in partnership with the Hot Springs Family YMCA Director of Business Services in the area of billing procedure, compliance and ensuring all billing is completed in a timely manner Attend all leadership team meetings as scheduled Responsible for all operations, programs, staff and safety of programs Monitoring and purchasing of supplies for out of school time child care programs Ensure program and facility compliance with all state and local regulations Maintain all records according to local, state and YMCA policy Provide policy and oversight for discipline, appropriate interventions, and behavior modification methods for students in the program
Bring oversight to bus drivers, transportation routes, policies and rosters.
Create a constant and consistent communication system for parents and caregivers Better Beginnings


School Aged Out of School Time child care in the state of Arkansas is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education. Providers who choose to receive Child Care Development Block Grant Funding, or other state and federal funding, must be a Better Beginnings participant at the level determined by the Division. This system is intended to certify quality status to childcare facilities that meet Better Beginnings requirements as set forth by the Arkansas Department of Education.


Hot Springs Family YMCA Out of School Time programs are Better Beginnings certified at some level, it is a main function of this job responsibility to understand and continue to work through the tiers of Better Beginnings as is appropriate for program goals and outcomes.


In order to understand Better Beginnings more completely, you may call 1.501.320.6161


Requirements and Certifications


CPR and AED Certification within the first 60 days All Required Licensing and Better Beginning Certifications or willingness to acquire these certifications as a first priority upon being hired. YMCA Team Leader Certification within 2 years Required Certifications
CPR and AED Certification within the first 60 days All Required Licensing and Better Beginning Certifications or willingness to acquire these certifications as a first priority upon being hired. * YMCA Team Leader Certification within 2 years