Youth Development Director

The Youth Development Director shall have responsibility for the day-to-day operation and management of the East Family Pre-school including supervision of the planning and implementing of the children's daily activities, supervision of staff, and responsibility for maintaining center. This position will also supervise two Pre-K classrooms and oversee summer camp and afterschool programs. In addition, every position in the Montgomery YMCA is responsible for upholding the Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

• Supervise the daily operations of the Early Learning Child Care Center and is the main point of contact with families in the program.
• Communicate with parents on a daily basis through emails, memos and other means regarding calendar and curriculum updates, as well as any events or issues occurring in the program. Develop, oversee and manage all budgetary items related to the operations of the Early Learning Child Care program.
• Oversee operation of two Pre-K classrooms.
• Oversee summer camp and afterschool programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct assigned staff and volunteers for area of responsibility. Review and evaluate performance on a regular basis.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals; model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Maintain all licensing records for the Child Care Center to meet State and Local licensing requirements.
• Prepare, maintain and submit weekly reports as required. Full responsibility for meeting and maintaining the Minimum Standards.
• Maintain current blue slips and record of immunization record for each child
• Daily attendance records for family guidance must be filled out and submitted to Family Guidance Center on first of the month
• Complete monthly classroom observations for each teacher. Provide feedback of learning opportunities from observations.
• Monitor all operations, appearance and appropriateness of décor, (bulletin boards, classroom displays, learning materials, storage areas, etc.).
• Maintain classroom supplies by completing monthly inventory throughout the year.
• Review and monitor curriculum implementation.
• Coordinate and work with all other YMCA programs to ensure consistency and communication among all families.
• Work with Branch membership and marketing to ensure that all advertising, social media, public relation pieces, etc., are accurate and of the highest quality.
• Ensure that registrations and related information is accurate, on file and updated.
• Participate in required Branch and Association-wide activities and events.
• Participate in and support the Annual Campaign
• Cooperate with other staff in planning and conducting special events and projects.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested and necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in childcare development or Early Childhood Education and at least 6 months experience as a childcare worker/teacher or as a director/program director in a licensed day care center.
• Minimum age requirement of 21
• Fulfillment of state specific standards
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Suite

• CPR and First Aid or within 30 days of hire
• Child Abuse Prevention and Bloodborne Pathogens within 30 days of hire

• YMCA Family Membership
• Program Discounts
• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short Term Disability, Life Insurance)
• 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Troy University Tuition Discount for Staff and Dependents
• Professional Development Opportunities & trainings