Early Learning Program Director - Valleywide Valley of the Sun YMCA

Valley of the Sun YMCA

Phoenix, AZ

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SKILLS

Accreditation Standards, Auditing, Best Practices, Budgeting, Childcare, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Community Support, Diversity, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Genetics, Health Department, Healthcare, Human Resources, Leadership, Legal, Licensing, Marketing, People Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Statistical Programming Languages, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ

POSTED

3 days ago

Description

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp inPrescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM DIRECTOR:

Oversees the management an early learning center and affiliated programs, including developing and monitoring program operations, curriculum, alignment to high-quality standards and best practices.
Ensures programs and services meet community needs by maintaining student enrollment and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
Monitors program deliverables to include the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities or events.
Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards new employees and develops them for success.
Manages staff members, including full-time employees, monitoring staff schedules, employee payroll, performance and coordinates human resource needs.
Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
Supports program and staff compliance to all safety standards, adhering to risk management and child abuse prevention policies.
Maintains all quality and accreditation standards for the center by coaching staff and volunteers, regularly auditing the program and keeping all required documentation up to date.
Ensures programs and staff adhere to AZ Department of Health Services Childcare Facility Licensing and Department of Economic Services regulations, standards and processes.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Minimum age of 21.
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
YMCA Leader certification (Team Leader certification preferred)
Three to four years of experience in leadership in the early learning or related fields
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

Employee Assistance Program
Free YMCA Family Membership
Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (Once Accrued)
403b Retirement Savings Account Upon Hire
Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings
12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
Health Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Early Learning Program Director - Valleywide Valley of the Sun YMCA

Valley of the Sun YMCA

Phoenix, AZ

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