at YMCA in Newark, Delaware, United States
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall development, implementation, promotion of programs and leadership of day-to-day operations of high-quality Early Childhood, BASE, Summer Day Camp, Youth Sports and Kids Club Programs.
Oversee the coordination and marketing of special events and activities associated with these programs.
Develops, implements, and manages all financials for assigned childcare program areas to ensure programs are meeting or exceeding budgetary goals.
Hires, trains, schedules, supervises and reviews childcare staff associated with assigned childcare programming. Maintains staff files and all documentation as required by Licensing and the YMCA.
Actively participates in advocacy initiatives and partners with community leaders, state partners, and stakeholders in the early childhood and youth development / education community to increase awareness, impact and educational outcomes for children.
Ensures compliance with all YMCA policies and procedures, State and Local laws, and rules and regulations as it pertains to program operations and business licenses.
Participates in all required leadership meetings and other branch duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications as an Administrator for assigned program(s) through the Office of Child Care Licensing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community
Two or more years of program management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Multi-lingual skills
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, elementary education, human services, social services, recreation, or equivalent.
Experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency specializing in youth development.
