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YMCA of the USA · 4 hours ago

Senior Program Director of Early Learning & Childcare

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

YMCA of the USA is among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, seeking a Senior Program Director of Early Learning & Childcare. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for the Early Learning Center, focusing on high-quality programming, budget management, and community engagement.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with reconciling participant accounts and collection procedures for childcare programs

Support to membership trainer for new branch staff training in CORE regarding Child Care admin procedures

Training of existing and new childcare directors on branch childcare administration processes for their respective branches to include DES compliance monitoring and coaching as needed

Works with branches on the retention of all department rosters

Assist in the compilation of program statistics and reporting as assigned by Associate Executive

Serves as a liaison to the childcare cabinets as needed

Assist in childcare grant reporting and administration when required

Monitors the childcare website for accuracy of information

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

Ensures grant compliance for all grants allocated and implemented within the program, adhering to grant objectives, deadlines, and deliverables

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 with the Managed Services Organization (MSO)

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

Qualification

Leadership in Early LearningGrant ComplianceProgram ManagementBudget ManagementCommunity EngagementTeam DevelopmentCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Required

Minimum age of 21

Three to four years 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

Company

YMCA of the USA

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YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.

Founded in 1844

Chicago, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.ymca.net/

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