Employment

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Y Academy at the Franklin County’s YMCA is responsible for the onsite daily management of the early education programs, including budgeting, staffing, programming and compliance with all state regulatory standards. Ensures nurturing environment, high quality and growth of early education operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Ensure that all child care programs and operations adhere to all state, local and YMCA rules and licensing regulations and takes steps to immediately remedy any deficiencies
2. Builds a welcoming and inclusive environment among a diverse member community and demonstrates a commitment to Franklin County’s Y mission and values
3. Follow best practices, ensure that the school age child care operations follow Y policies and procedures
4. See that proper steps are taken to ensure the safety of every child, that all staff are properly trained and implementing proactive and preventative steps to keep children safe and free from any form of abuse or neglect
5. Ensure the implementation of a developmentally appropriate, multicultural curriculum fostering a progression of skills, character and social development for all children
6. Build relationships by using names and initiating conversations with all members, staff, volunteers and guests
7. Develop a regular cadence for presence to observe programs, audit paperwork, address issues and support staff
8. Conduct program evaluations to capture parent and child feedback
9. Respond to all parent, agency and community inquiries in a timely manner, and no later than 24 hours after receipt
10. Ensure the proper maintenance of administrative paperwork in compliance with licensing regulations
11. Understands, supports and is committed to the YMCA cause and our role in the community as a leader in Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility
12. Ensure that classrooms are in ratio at all times to protect the health and safety of children and in compliance with licensing regulations
13. Create a welcoming environment, supporting a commitment to diversity and inclusion
14. Recruit, hire, supervise, coach, guide, train and evaluate educators, ensuring they have the tools needed to accomplish their jobs, always aligning with our Y’s mission, vision, and needs
15. Inspire and motivate direct reports and volunteers
16. Motivate and engage your employees and volunteers to increase retention and understanding of our Cause through by holding regular staff meetings
17. Manage the schedule and monitor classroom coverage
18. Develop your department’s annual budget; monitor expenses and make adjustments as needed
19. Plan and implement special activities
20. Recommend equipment and supply purchases
21. Prepare reports as needed
22. Complete and approve payroll for department
23. Collaborate with other directors, Y’s and community groups
24. Assure your own self-development through reading, research, and conference or training attendance
25. Act as a positive role model while demonstrating and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect
26. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times
27. Work weekend duty as scheduled and annual Y special events as needed
28. Actively participates in management team meetings and committees as assigned
29. Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 21 years or older
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Recreation or a related field preferred; EEC teaching certification in lieu of higher education will be considered
• Minimum 3 years supervision and leadership of staff preferred
• Minimum two years programmatic experience as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards for licensed child care center director (at minimum),including continuing education/training hours; Strongstart certification required
• Experience in budget management and producing earned revenue
• Excellent communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults
• Clear Criminal Background check – EEC Fingerprinting Required

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to manipulate objects, including rescue equipment, tools and controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear and see.
• Due to the nature of this job the Director of Y Academy must be able to sit on the floor and get back up.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Salary: $55,000-$60,000 / year

This position is on site at Franklin County’s YMCA in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Send resume with cover letter to [email protected].

Job Overview

We want you to join our team! The YMCA is looking for team players who are willing to commit to a minimum of one year at our Y Academy on Main. Candidates must have classroom experience, must be able to clear a background and fingerprint check, currently have a CPR certification or is willing to obtain certification upon hire, has flexible availability, and has reliable transportation. Job duties will include, but are not limited to, supervision of children, class management, lesson planning, and attendance for all center events, diaper changing and/or potty training, cleaning and sanitizing classrooms.

This position is full time, 7:30am – 3:30pm, with a starting pay range of $17.00 – $19.00 per hour depending upon experience and qualifications.
The YMCA is looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Skills and Qualifications:
 – Ability to develop activities that are fun and educational for young children
 – Ability to instruct young children in rules of conduct and learning new tasks
 – Ability to select the appropriate teaching method and adapt to children’s learning styles
 – Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents
 – Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
 – Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children

Education and Training Requirements:
– At least 21 years of age
– High School diploma- 3 credits of Human Growth & Development AND 9 months of work experience OR CDA credential OR 2 year vocational program in ECE (approved)
– Must complete 12 hours of EEC Essentials Trainings upon hire

This position is on site at the Y Academy on Main located at Franklin County’s YMCA in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Send application or resume with cover letter to [email protected]