Childcare Site Administrator (Lead Activity Leader) - Springboro, OH

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess high school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university required.
• Must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or equivalent as determined by the YMCA Childcare Branch.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen required within first 60 days of employment and kept current.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children demonstrating the ability to motivate and supervise staff. Planning and program development skills are helpful.
• 1 year minimum of office administration and customer service required.
• 1 year minimum of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and completion of YMCA Driver Orientation are required only for employees who will perform driving responsibilities as part of their role. Candidates without a valid license may still be hired but will not be eligible to drive YMCA vehicles until requirements are met. Optional based on specific assignments.
• Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications.

Essential Functions

• Spend time on ratio as the teacher/activity leader.
• Assists in the planning, designing, evaluation and implementation of all aspects of the child care programs in accordance with YMCA of the USA and YMCA of Greater Dayton guidelines.
• Operates program within budget guidelines.
• Responsible for all aspects of program development, quality and safety.
• Maintains required enrollment numbers.
• Administers the program in accordance with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) guidelines.
• Cooperates with ODJFS staff for required reports and inspections; responds to inspection requests within required timeframes.
• Completes annual inspections within required timeframe with fire department, Department of Health, etc. as required.
• Maintains appropriate adult/child ratio.
• Led site classroom and fills in other classrooms when needed.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment and meets all state and local licensing requirements.
• Inspects equipment within the building for safety hazards, damage or wear.
• Communicates any suggestions to direct supervisor to improve the site operations.
• Makes sure the program area is clean.
• Makes sure staff members are evaluated appropriately.
• Helps the director fill staff vacancies in accordance with Association guidelines.
• Ensures staff members maintain required trainings.
• Holds effective staff meetings.
• Maintains accurate records for child care programs, facility, and staff.
• Establishes procedures for scheduling and finding substitutes.
• Communicates to Child Care/Program Director any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Builds relationships with members, program participants and community partners.
• Remains visible to participants when on duty.
• Increases program participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors.
• Actively recruits, trains, and engages groups of volunteers.
• Participates on program task teams and child care committees of the Association.
• Attends parent events/family programs.
• Remains familiar with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation requirements and develops an ongoing plan and time frame for acquisition and maintenance of NAEYC accreditation.
• Remains familiar with National After School Association (NAA) accreditation requirements and develops an ongoing plan and time frame for acquisition and maintenance of NAA accreditation.
• Maintains appropriate records for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
• Supervises staff to ensure proper completion of CACFP paperwork.
• Maintains records and reports for all grant programs.
• Promotes programs by development and distribution of marketing materials in compliance with Association standards.
• Possesses the ability and appropriate safe driving record to drive a vehicle, safely transporting up to 14 children, and to travel between locations for work-related purposes as needed.
• Required to work summer months/Day Camp.
• Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families and staff members.