Center Director (Early Childhood Education) Richmond

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Impact (ECI) Center Director oversees the day-to-day operations of our child development centers includinginfanttoddler and preschool programs. Reporting to the Area Manager this role ensures high-quality developmentallyappropriate and inclusive programming in alignment with the YMCAs mission policies and goals. This position requires a valid Child Development Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit.

WhyYoullLove Working Here

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Full-time employees are eligible for heavily subsidized coverage with several plan options.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance with options for Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance for added financial protection.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs to support mental health and work-life balance.
• Commuter Benefitsavailablefor eligible employees.
• 12 Designated Holidays.
• Paid Time Off for vacation and sick leave.
• Professional Development Opportunities and ongoing training to support your career growth.
• YMCA Membership Benefits and discounts on programs for you and your family

Key Responsibilities

• Lead support and develop staff to ensure effective program delivery.
• Oversee center and classroom operationsmaintainingcompliance with California regulations and Head Start/Early Learning standards.
• Foster a safe inclusive and nurturing environment for children families and staff.
• Collaborate with families and community partners to support child development and center goals.
• Manage administrative functions including staffing budgeting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a closely related field (with 12 semester units in child development if degree is related).
• Valid California Child Development Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit (or official verification of pending application). Mustmaintainpermitthrough required continuing education.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of teaching or administrative experience in a publicly funded preschool or child development program including one year in a supervisory role.
• Valid California drivers license proof of auto insurance and annual DMV check.
• Completion of 15 hours of preventive health practices training; current pediatric first aid and CPR certification.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and inclusive programming for ages 05.
• Experience workingin multi-cultural interdisciplinary settingsand withcommunity agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of criminal background clearance and health requirements (physical exam TB test immunizations).
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite and related computer programs.

Work environment and physical requirements

• Ability to supervise children safely indoors and outdoors.
• Lift and carry up to 50lbs; stand or walk for up to two hours; perform bending stooping crouching kneeling and reaching.
• Provide visual and auditory supervision invariedenvironments.
• Travel locally for meetings training and events including occasional evenings.
• Reasonableaccommodationsavailable for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Specific Essential Function from the Job Description for this role

1. Design and deliver high-quality programming that achieves the educationaladministrativeand service delivery goals. Work with staffparentsand resource professionals to develop and implement a developmentally andage appropriateprogram.
2. Oversee the Early Childhood Impact Center including supervision of the staff coaching performance management and evaluation certifications training and ensure all staff have professional development plans.
3. Make classroom observations on a regular basis and review weekly classroom lesson plans.
4. Hold individual classroom team conferences related to classroom observations and classroom plans.
5. Identify training needs of the educationstaffand family service staff asappropriate.
6. Maintain necessary records to document the growth and development of the education staff.
7. Facilitate and monitor the home visit responsibilities of the education staff.
8. Ensure that daily staffing requirements and child/staff ratios are met at all times and may be required tofill-infor teaching and other staff to maintain ratios.
9. Make recommendations on staffingprogramand expenditures andmaintaininventory documents.
10. In coordination with the Human Resources Departmentassistin the hiring process for center staff.
11. Provideon-goingand frequent communicationtostaff and arrange andfacilitateregular meetings with staff and provide for mandatedtrainingsand updates to policies and procedures.
12. Ensure andmonitorprogram compliance including staff educational requirements with federal/state requirements; understandinterpretand implement federal state and agency rules and regulations.
13. Ensureaccuratereports and documentation thatcomplies withapplicable lawspoliciesand procedures;submitreports on program activities and status to the Area Manager asrequired.
14. Ensure proper maintenance and confidentiality of childfamilyand program files.
15. Follow procedures for making verbal and written reports of suspected child abuse to Childrens Protective Services and to others as required; report unusual incidents to Community Care Licensing and to supervisors as required.
16. Ensure a healthy safe and clean indoor and outdoor environment at the facility; handle emergency situations in a calm and professional manner and administer first aid and/or CPR if required.
17. Monitor parent involvement through individual and group contacts and meetings.
18. Complete accounting records time cards reports insurance claims Early Childhood Impact or YMCA records accurately and in a timely fashion.
19. Make referrals to support services based upon childrens needs and follows-up to see that the needs are met.
20. Coordinate the support services offered by other service areas within the center.
21. Review each childs developmental screening results and individualized service plans for completion and accuracy as well as the classroom lesson plans and home visit reports.
22. Use Facilities software to request repairs at the center keeping the Area Manager informed.
23. Complete all purchase requisitions and submits completed purchase paperwork.
24. Serve as a resource/liaison to all licensing representatives health and fire inspectors who may visit the center as well as other partners and community service agencies.
25. Maintain excellent rapport with parents and extended family members and effectively and sensitively deal with parents and community members from various cultural and economic groups.
26. Encourage promote and develop programmatic opportunities for parents to fully participate in their childrens educational experience.
27. Monitor parent involvement through individual and group contacts monthly parent meetings and address parent and community concerns.
28. Perform other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation of the comprehensive integrated program.

Required Experience:

Director