Child Care Program Director (Miller)

Title: Child Care Program Director
Reports to: Miller Club Director Maren Miller
Salary Range/Benefits: $21-$24 DOE. Benefits eligible 401(k) discounted childcare paid leave.
Hours: 40 hours/week; MondayFriday. Some evenings and weekends required.
Status: Full-time Hourly non-exempt.

Job Summary:

The Child Care Program Director is responsible for overseeing the planning development implementation and evaluation of a broad range of programs for the child care program. The Child Care Program Director also provides leadership supervision and evaluation to program and volunteer staff. They manage budgets; control expenses as assigned; and maintain and seek out positive relationships with community partners school administration school district partners and Club parents. The Child Care Program Director is also responsible for administrative tasks such as monthly program reporting grant management grant reporting and frequent program evaluations.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

1. Staff Leadership

• Recruits hires trains and supervises staff on job responsibilities and Boys & Girls Club expectations
• Provides tools and coaching for success
• Conducts annual staff evaluations and provides ongoing professional development
• Arranges and facilitates training as needed or requested
• Assists staff in planning and implementation of programs

2. Recruits and maintains child care clients

• Creates and maintains excellent rapport with client families child care licensing school district personnel/administration and community supporters
• Offers programs that address the needs and interests of child care licensing families and community
• Maintains strong communication with families regarding child progress.

3. Coordination of programs and activities

• Oversees Curriculum Integration: Ensures the implementation and consistent delivery of the approved preschool curriculum
• Monitors Instructional Quality: Conducts regular classroom observations to ensure the curriculum is being fully adapted to meet the developmental needs of youth.
• Staff Mentorship: Provides high-level guidance and technical support to teaching staff to facilitate the seamless translation of curricular frameworks into daily lesson plans and interactive learning experiences.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluates the efficacy of the curriculum through the provided assessments and student outcomes tools
• Creates and maintains a structured schedule for staff youth and parents
• Plans programs that meet the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake goals objectives and required grant requirements and plans and facilitates national programs as required

4. Financials

• Responsible for maintaining the budget set for the program
• Responsible for managing expenses and managing supply budget

5. Safety and guidance of all child care clients

• Provides guidance to all youth to help them make appropriate choices
• Deals with inappropriate behavior with positive discipline
• Creates safe environments for all youth
• Keeps program spaces clean and organized

6. Meetings

• Participates in regular meetings coaching and training with supervisor
• Coordinates weekly meetings with staff for updates

7. Data Collection

• Maintains adequate data collection: Calendars Monthly Reports Attendance Data Club Reports and Membership Data
• Completes all paperwork as needed in a timely manner

8. Maintains child care licensing credential and BGC Safety policies

• Ensures the facility maintains compliance with all child care licensing requirements
• Monitors employee licensing including collection and submission of fingerprints and payments to the Department of Health
• Follows all safety policies as outlined in the Protection of Youth Policies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to drive 15 passenger vehicles and have a good driving record
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a Drug Screening
• Be CPR and First Aid certified (the Boys & Girls Clubs can arrange for this)
• Obtain valid Food Handlers permit as required (the Boys & Girls Clubs will arrange for this)
• Be able to function for more than 2 hours on your feet
• Be adaptable and flexible to change
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles related to the development of youth specifically between the ages of 3-8
• Understanding of group dynamics as well as Boys & Girls Clubs Youth Development Strategies Mission Statement Core Beliefs and Core Characteristics.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of effective guidance and discipline for youth and adults.
• Has proven ability to manage motivate and supervise subordinates.
• Two-year college degree or at least two years related experience in youth service and management
• Must be knowledgeable in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

Other Requirements:

• Must have one or more of the following qualifications:
  • Education: A bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) Child Development or a related field is typically preferred or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with sufficient experience
  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in early childhood education with prior leadership or administrative experience highly prioritized
  • Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required
    • Bachelors or graduate degree from an accredited college with successful completion of at least 12 semester credit hours of early childhood development courses
    • Valid proof of a level 8 9 10 Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder certification issued by the Utah Office of Child Care or Utah Child Care Professional Development Institute
    • A currently valid national certification such as a Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) issued by the National Child Care Association a Child Development Associate (CDA) issued by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition or other credential that the licensee demonstrates as equivalent to the Department
    • A currently valid National Administrator Credential (NAC) issued by the National Childcare Association plus the following: Valid proof of successful completion of 12 semester credit hours of early childhood development courses from an accredited college

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake diversity is the heart and soul of our history the populations we serve and our mission. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that does not discriminate against any protected characteristic or other aspect that makes an individual unique. Our greatest strength comes from the insights experiences and knowledge from all people.

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