Early Care Program Director - Audrey Moody Ley

YMCA of Greater Houston Youth Development Director supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA Early Care . The Youth Development Director will create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while inspiring youth to discover their passions. This position will enthusiastically represent the Y by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

YMCA Youth Development Directors build and maintain strong relationships with families, community and YMCA centers through positive proactive communication. They implement curriculum to meet licensing standards and improve quality through program evaluation and assessment. Youth Development Directors recruit, hire and onboard YMCA lead teachers, assistant teachers, cooks, front desk staff, bus drivers and all positions needed to deliver high quality programs while maintaining fiduciary responsibility and oversight. Youth Development Directors in Early Care review program quality data and market trends to make decisions that will increase YMCA brand equity and impact program awareness.

Essential Functions:

1. Program Quality:Provides oversight and coordinates high quality youth development programs in child care settings, in adherence to Y program model, curriculum and quality standards. Creative curriculum is implemented and GOLD assessments are used for each child in the program.
2. Program Compliance: Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Follows TRS guidelines to maintain 3 and 4 star recognition. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and risk management policies are followed.
3. Program Planning & Innovation:Assist staff in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities Fosters innovation by recognizing and sharing new and relevant ideas. Demonstrates courageous and intelligent risk-taking.
4. Staff Development:Recruits, hires, and trains required program staff needed to meet DFPS minimum licensing standards and Y staffing ratios. Reviews and evaluates staff performance and develops strategies to motivate staff to achieve program goals.
5. Fiscal Management:Adheres to responsible fiscal stewardship, including managing all accounts receivables and accounts payable related to location budget. Manage payroll related transactions and monitors for accuracy and completion. Ensures the program operates within budget and meets fiscal goals through forecasting and budget monitoring. Manages budget to achieve positive growth in revenue and enrollment.
6. Marketing & Promotion:Implements marketing strategies to promote program growth and brand exposure to the targeted communities and families. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
7. Community Engagement:Builds and maintains relationships with families through consistent communication including parent orientations, newsletters, parent conferences and parent engagement events. Actively engages in community and/or center based community events to build deeper relationships and YMCA brand awareness. Actively seeks opportunities to participate in community events/fairs to educate community about YMCA programs and increase brand equity.
8. Center Engagement:Actively participates in YMCA center activities, meetings, and staff trainings.Intentionallycollaborates with center program staff.Develop and maintain good working relationships with the directors, staff, parents and families by way of open communication, positive problem solving, flexibility, and teamwork.Assist in the promotion and integration with other YMCA departments to ensure the productive, effective and efficient operation of the center.
9. Relationship Building:Develops and maintains strong relationships with parent and community groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Develops and builds a strong relationship with child care licensing rep, TUTS, Children's Museum (ASTEAM), TRS mentor and mentors from Collaborative for Children and other community advocacy groups.
10. Program Evaluation:Collects necessary qualitative and quantitative data needed to monitor program evaluation and measure program effectiveness. Ensure that program meets requirements of grants/funding streams and monitor appropriate data collection.
11. Annual Campaign:Participates in the annual fundraising campaign and committees as assigned at the center and meets staff campaign goals. Supports direct staff in their participation in the Better Us annual fundraising campaign.
12. Project Teams:Participates in project teams related to advancing the strategic vision and goals of youth development department.
13. Child Abuse Prevention:Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements. Ensures youth are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with each child.

YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

Welcoming-Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.

Nurturing-To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.

Hopeful-Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.

Determined-To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.

Genuine-To be honest and open in relationships with others.

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years previous experience including 2 years supervisory experience in licensed childcare, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent (preferred)
• Must meet Director qualifications as stated in the Minimum Standards (#744.1015) under TDPRS.
• At least 21 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health.
• Available for trainings on occasional weekends and after hours

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Including walking, standing, bending, and reaching.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel objects, tools, and/or controls. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Possess adequate vision and hearing to safely monitor environment and effective communicate with members.

WORKENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local between assigned centers during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

HOURS

Flexible with scheduling and available to work operational hours of the YMCA, which may include day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays, based on the center needs.

Other Duties

This job description is not all inclusive. The YMCA of Greater Houston reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous and flexible PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long term disability, basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits
• 403(B) retirement plan
• Free YMCA membership