Job title: Y Academy Director
Company: YMCA
Job description: Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: YMCA of Metropolitan Denver – Denver, COPosition Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $65000.00 – $75000.00 SalaryDescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYThis position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development. The Director of Y Academy oversees all programs and services related to early childhood education at the assigned center. Responsibilities include administration of programs, managing state and local license requirements and supervision of all part time and full-time staff in the program. Responsible for providing a stimulating, enriching, safe and educational environment for all youth program participants.THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACETo be the welcoming and transformative place – beyond work and home – where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversee the daily operations of the preschool center, ensuring compliance with state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and organizational policies.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate educational programs and activities that foster the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children.
- Maintain accreditation standards and lead quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate on communications regarding enrollment of youth with families in conjunction with our external customer support team (YESS)
- Children’s files are completed in accordance with state licensing guidelines
- YMCA standards and guidelines are followed
- Be available for staff and families and keep positive open lines of communication
- Oversee regular communication to families
- Implement appropriate age curricula aligned with state standards.
- Build positive relationships with families and ensure parents receive regular updates on development from teaching staff
- Promote YMCA Mission to staff and families
- Incorporate Value Statement into all aspects of program
- Maintain a professional image in the YMCA and Denver Public School community
- Hire, train and evaluate teaching and support staff
- Manage all staff and verify certifications, time and attendance
- Provide leadership and professional development opportunities to maintain staff qualifications
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that supports growth and accountability
- Prepare and manage budget, ensuring financial stability and sustainability
- Maintain accurate financial and operational records for audits and reporting purposes.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Clear Communication
- Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Engaging Community
- Inclusion
- Relationship Building
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use their hands to grip, handle and feel objects and reach with their arms and legs.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus
- The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIESYesQualifications & BenefitsQUALIFICATIONS
- College degree preferred
- Must meet state licensing requirements for center director
- Demonstrated computer knowledge and efficient data entry skills
- Able to analyze and problem solve and work independently
- Ability to address demanding situations and conflicts in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to connect with diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic levels
- If not CPR/AED and First Aid certified, must achieve within 30-days
BENEFITS
- Health and vision care
- Dental
- Generous retirement contribution options – includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Free membership
- Program discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
Expected salary: $65000 – 75000 per year
Location: Denver, CO
Job date: Thu, 01 May 2025 22:42:30 GMT
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