Site Manager

About This Role At the YWCA Hartford Region, we're looking for a Site Manager to lead the activities associated with the successful delivery of childcare programs and services at our sites. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that curriculum content and activities foster the educational and personal growth of each child in care, and ensure their safety and wellbeing. The Site Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the high-quality delivery of programs and services, and will work closely with staff and families to create a supportive and inclusive environment. Responsibilities Program Management Collaborate with the Instructional Leader to plan and implement age‑appropriate educational programs at a site level. Review and monitor curriculum and lesson plan development and implementation. Monitor children’s progress to ensure activities are meeting the students' educational and developmental needs. Review individual child observations, assessments, and family conference forms to ensure adherence to the Intentional Teaching cycle and developmentally appropriate practice. Ensure staff adherence to the YWCA Hartford Region’s Positive Guidance Policy and the Atypical Behavior process. Arrange and lead all Inclusion Support Plan meetings with families, staff, and outside agencies, to include proper documentation. Site Management Participate in the development of the site's annual budget and monitor the approved budget, grant payments, and services. Perform site-related fiscal activities, including, but not limited to, the review and approval of staff time sheets, management of the site petty cash account, accounts receivable, and payables. Increase program revenue through participation in the child‑care‑related events/activities, recruitment and enrollment of children, and collaboration on the development and implementation of the site marketing plan. Support other sites and programs with maintaining ratio (i.e., ELCs and Kidslink). Foster cross‑program/site collaboration, flexibility, and cooperation. Compliance and Reporting Implement and monitor the consistent application of defined YWCA Hartford Region statements, policies, and procedures. Ensure Incident Reports are completed accurately within 24 hours. Report and document all work‑related injuries to Supervisor and HR immediately. Ensure that the site consistently meets the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) health and safety standards. Ensure that staff are utilizing Name‑to‑Face Accountability to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. Follow defined State and YWCA Hartford Region protocols for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect, including documentation, notification of OEC, NAEYC, and Department of Children and Families (DCF) when applicable. Ensure that staff are following all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) documentation and procedures, including point of service. Monitor and ensure compliance with and ongoing achievement of state licensing, NAEYC accreditation, and school readiness standards. Supervisory and Staff Management Oversee the implementation of all Support plans and support families and staff as they work with the child. Provide performance feedback to staff within 48 hours, document and escalates ongoing concerns to the Supervisor immediately. Supervise program staff and perform monthly observation and evaluation, including documentation and tracking of evaluations. Identify performance improvement needs and initiate corrective action and/or staff development plan. Establish staff schedules and contingency staffing plans to ensure adherence to State‑mandated staff‑to‑child ratios. Provide guidance and assistance to staff in the delivery of high‑quality programs and services. Facilitate effective communication between staff and families in the resolution of issues or concerns. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, families, peers, and associates. Attend Sanctuary Training, seminars, and professional development activities to remain current with trends, developments, and best practices within the field of child care and early childhood education, and enhance knowledge and understanding of families served. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in early childhood education, social work, psychology, human development, or related field. Experience Minimum of five (5) years’ related experience in a child development program required. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the classroom required. Demonstrated knowledge of state licensing and accreditation guidelines required. Basic knowledge of the principles of Child Development required. Prior experience in the preparation and monitoring of operational budget preferred. Demonstrated ability to develop age‑appropriate exhibits and activities for the classroom required. License or Certifications CPR/First Aid certification or certification within two (2) months of employment. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Schedule The Site Manager is an exempt position. Standard hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 7:00am– 6:00pm. The work schedule and hours will be defined by the Department Head or direct supervisor. Due to the nature of the work, some weekend and evening hours may be required. Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Sick Leave Retirement Plan Child Care Discount Professional Development #J-18808-Ljbffr