Director II

Company: YMCA of the USA
Location: Barnstable
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

EHS/Head Start Early Education (Center) Director II Cape Cod is the ideal New England getaway for rest & relaxation. There are 559 miles of coastline for you to retreat when not at work! YMCA Location Job Description Under the direction of the EHS/HS Education Director, has responsibility for the daily oversight of center operations, including assurance of compliance with Head Start Performance standards, EEC Licensing regulations and standards established to assure a high-quality program. This position also has oversight of facility health and safety standards and works with facility staff to ensure compliance. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care. Meet Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) requirements as a Director II and Large Group School Age Program Administrator. CPR and First Aid certifications required. Experience: 1. At least one-year experience in one of the following areas: early childhood education, child health, mental health, or fields of disabilities services 2. At least one-year experience as a preschool or infant/toddler teacher or supervisor. 3. Two years related experience preferred as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs. 4. Two years demonstrated experience in budget management, staff supervision, and training and program development. 5. Prefer experience with Head Start. 6. Experience with connecting to community resources and parent involvement in early ed programs. 7. Experience with early education licensing standards as well as standards of other regulatory bodies preferred. 8. Experience with Developmentally Appropriate Practice, cultural diversity, and inclusion. 9. Experience working in Bilingual settings (Spanish/English) preferred. Essential Functions 1. Recruit, hire, train, support, schedule, supervise, evaluate & develop, staff, complying with applicable laws and regulations. 2. Ensure all documentation is forwarded to EHS/HS Education Director and/or human resources. 3. Ensure teaching staff progress towards educational requirements as mandated by the Head Start Performance Standards. 4. Arrange and facilitate regular meetings with staff and provide for mandated trainings and updates to policies and procedures. 5. Monitor, report and provide feedback for all employee related accidents. 6. Establish and monitor regional systems and services that ensure program quality and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. 7. Submit monthly reports on direct service activities and status to the EHS/HS Education Director. 8. Monitor, evaluate and provide training of classroom volunteers. 9. Ensure program compliance with codes of all state and local licensing agencies and grant requirements. 10. Attend case management meetings, consultations, and staff meetings as necessary. 11. Observe children and provide suggestions for behavior management and education programming to meet the individual needs of all children. 13. Monitor and manage center inventory, financial operations, annual budgets.Assist with budget development. 14. Arrange for services in all functional areas, utilizing internal and external resources to provide medical, social, mental health, educational, and special services as deemed appropriate, as well as facility maintenance. 15. Monitor and manage the maintenance and safety of facilities and availability of supplies.Request facility maintenance/repairs in a timely fashion and communicate critical needs immediately. 16. Identify & assure remediation of any federal, state, local non-compliances or risk management health & safety concerns found in Ongoing Monitoring and self-assessment and incorporates recommendations into planning for the improvement of the program. Cause-Driven Leadership-- Competencies Engaging Community :Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Collaboration : Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause. Program/Project Management : Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs. Developing Self & Others :Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. Christine Ezersky
2245 Iyannough
West Barnstable 02668-0188

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