Charles E. Lakin YMCA Childhood Education Director in Council Bluffs, Iowa at Ymca of Greater Omaha

So many perks & benefits ~ Enjoy a flexible schedule ~ Work with great people ~ Make a difference in our community ~ Free YMCA membership ~ Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you ~ Tuition discounts ~ Flexible work attire ~ Training & development!

BENEFITS:

• Free family YMCA membership
• Significant YMCA program & childcare discounts
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical insurance where the Y covers a majority of the cost, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
• 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings – no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements)
• Paid time off, sick time, emergency assistance, maternity & parental leave
• Flexible work attire – Y shirts provided & you choose your style, dress for your day
• Rain On Demand Pay – get paid quicker
• Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, & make a difference in our community!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Childhood Education Director intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that welcomes all participants in a nurturing environment through staff development, program innovation & fiscal responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages, directs and coordinates the childhood education programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
3. Teach/lead activities or provide direct service as needed to meet ratios and participant needs.
4. Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
5. Monitors program operations, equipment, files and facilities, to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations, including ADA accommodations, where appropriate.
6. Develops and maintains relationships with school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
7. Compiles program statistics. Evaluates and makes modifications to maintain effective program.
8. Organizes special events for families.
9. Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
10. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
11. Actively participates in branch, department and association staff meetings and/or related trainings.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Communication & Influence
Innovation
Developing Self & Others
Fiscal Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 19 years (NE) or 21 (IA) years of age.
2. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent. Must meet Director-level licensing requirements.
3. At least 1-year supervisory experience in childcare, education or equivalent.
4. Demonstrated success leading education-focused or equivalent team.
5. Demonstrated leadership, dependability & flexibility in work hours.
6. Complete within 30 days of hire: YMCA cause & culture training; education-specific training; BLS CPR; First Aid; Emergency Oxygen Administration (provided by YMCA).
7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check.
8. Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
9. Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.
10. Complete all required abuse prevention training prior to first shift.
11. Screen, train, and enforce abuse prevention policies for staff.
12. Promote a reporting culture, address violations, and maintain confidentiality.
13. Ensure compliance with mandated reporting and communicate zero tolerance to all staff.

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.
• Classroom/recreational environment. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking and playing with children at their level are required.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program.
• Hours will include evening and weekend work.
• Reliable transportation and travel among local branches and off-site facilities will be required.