Child Development Director- SACC

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Under the Supervision of the Executive Director, the Child Development Director is responsible overall operations of the child development department within Summer Camp and Before and After Care programs. They are responsible for the development, coordination, planning, administration, supervision, cohesive partnership with the school district, fostering positive community relationships and ensure high quality childcare development centers.

• Ability in organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating day-to-day programming
• Ability to think strategically is essential.
• Ability to relate to individuals and groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility involved in day-to-day operations.
• This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties.
• Must be able to work with children with communicable diseases and disabilities.
• Personal qualifications as required in Part 407:
  Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers, emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health, which does not interfere with responsibilities.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of OEC regulations, YMCA of Greater Hartford procedures,rules, regulations, guidelines, and Branch regulations.
• Serve our diverse communities equitably and act with an inclusive, anti-racist lensat all times; promote a brave, respectful culture at the Y.
• Responsible for oversight of all child development programs.
• Ensure all site operations are consistent with YMCA Association procedures,including emergency procedures, insurance, reporting accidents/incidents, purchasing, personnel, and accounting system.
• Leads all aspects of the Child Development programming, including supervision, coordination, promotion, parent relation, school relations, curriculum, scheduling, enrollment, and evaluation.
• A general understanding of financial management principles, including budget preparation and management, the needs and expectation of regular auditing, and a system of sound fiscal controls.
• Ensures quality supervision and safety of all aspects of programs at designated site through development and implementation of handbooks pick up and drop off policies, background checks on all staff and use of National YMCA Child Care Guidelines for all programs.
• Ensure site locations comply with OEC and Care4
  
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• Auditing and maintaining an effective file system for all children and staff.
• Responsible for ensuring all new staff members are provided with an initial orientation that introduces them to all aspects of program operation.
• Ensure all YMCA Compliance site inspections are corrected within required time period.
• Responsible for hiring, evaluation and termination of staff.
• Responsible for ensuring required child staff ratios are always met.
• Maintain personnel professional development plans that ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Works closely with local school systems, administrators, principals, and teachers to ensure smooth operations of program services, utilization of resources and proper communications.
• Conduct site visitations, monitor, and evaluate all sites and services.
• Regularly coach staff on classroom management, instruction, and culture.
• Recruit, onboards volunteers, and recognizes their contribution to Branch objectives.
• Participates in annual campaign andspecialevents.
• Any other duties as assigned.