Child Care Site Director/Camp Director - Yarrow

Job Details

Job Location
Yarrow Family YMCA - Westlake Village, CA

Description

Do you have experience supervising a team?

Is your passion leading a quality child care program?

Do you want to continue your career in Child Development?

Y wait... Continue your career with the Yarrow Family YMCA!

Y would I apply?

• FREE Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• Build Your Resume
• Professional Growth
• Community Involvement

• Supervises the children, classroom or site, and all activities to ensure curriculum matches children ages and skill set.
• Develop daily, weekly and monthly program structure to guide staff preparation and keep parents informed.
• Trains, schedule and supervise staff working in a licensed child care center or day camp.
• Facilitate monthly staff meetings and formally evaluates staff on an annual basis.
• Comply with all California Community Care Licensing requirements.
• Maintains positive relations with parents, children, school personnel and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Recruits and leads parent involvement in committees and activities.

• Meets at least one of the following:
  • Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law - completion with passing grades of at least 12 (twelve) post secondary semester units of specified early childhood education classes. Units specified shall include courses covering child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum and a minimum of (2) two years of work experience in a licensed Child Care Center or equivalent.
  • Has a Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and a minimum of (1) one year of work experience in a licensed Child Care Center or equivalent.
• Three (3) additional units in Early Childhood Administration completed within six (6) months of starting the position (Can be completed during the first 6 months of employment)
• Knowledge of California child care licensing regulations and acceptable childcare practices
• Ability to mentor staff.
• Ability to build a positive relationship with school staff and parents.
• Demonstrate ability to create all activity calendars, snack menus and parent notifications in order to ensure program runs efficiently, smoothly, and that proper communication is occurring.
• Initiative to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• Pediatric CPR & First Aid certifications through one of the following organizations (can be completed during the hiring process)
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association