Head Start Early Childhood Center Director

$66,560 - $73,000/Yr

YMCA - Hayward, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hayward, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Early Childhood Center Director at the YMCA of the East Bay is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the child development center, which includes providing child care, infant/toddler care, and preschool services. This role involves designing and delivering high-quality programming, overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining effective communication with parents and the community. The director plays a crucial role in fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children while managing educational and administrative goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality programming that achieves educational, administrative, and service delivery goals.
• Oversee the Early Childhood Impact Center including supervision of staff, coaching, performance management, and evaluation.
• Make regular classroom observations and review weekly lesson plans.
• Hold individual classroom team conferences related to observations and plans.
• Identify training needs of education and family service staff.
• Maintain necessary records documenting the growth and development of education staff.
• Facilitate and monitor home visit responsibilities of education staff.
• Ensure daily staffing requirements and child/staff ratios are met, filling in as necessary.
• Make recommendations on staffing, program, and expenditures, and maintain inventory documents.
• Assist in the hiring process for center staff in coordination with Human Resources.
• Provide ongoing communication to staff and facilitate regular meetings and mandated trainings.
• Ensure program compliance with federal/state requirements and maintain accurate reports and documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality of child, family, and program files.
• Report suspected child abuse and unusual incidents as required.
• Ensure a healthy, safe, and clean environment; handle emergencies and administer first aid/CPR if needed.
• Monitor parent involvement through contacts and meetings.
• Complete accounting records, time cards, and reports accurately and timely.
• Make referrals to support services based on children's needs and follow up on them.
• Coordinate support services offered by other service areas within the center.
• Review children's developmental screening results and service plans for accuracy.
• Request repairs using Facilities software and keep the Area Manager informed.
• Complete purchase requisitions and submit paperwork.
• Serve as a resource to licensing representatives and community service agencies.
• Maintain rapport with parents and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Encourage and develop opportunities for parent participation in children's education.
• Monitor parent involvement through contacts and meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field with at least 12 semester units in child development.
• Two years of experience as a teacher or administrator in a publicly funded preschool or child development program, with one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Child Development Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Completion of 15 hours of preventive health practices training with a current certificate in pediatric first aid and CPR.
• Strong knowledge of Early Childhood Education/Development theories and practices.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, interdisciplinary environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid California Driver's License and proof of auto insurance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• CPR Certification.
• Supervising experience in a child development setting.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling