Early Learning Center Director
About the Organization
As an equal opportunity employer, The Granite YMCA is committed to diversity and inclusion. The Granite YMCA is a thriving $23M association with eight branches—located throughout New Hampshire. The association started in 1854 with its first branch, the YMCA of Downtown Manchester, which offered programs for millworkers in the city. The Y has grown dramatically in both presence and impact in the last three decades. The association is particularly strong in child care and camping with eight major facilities, and in outreach programs with a history of serving at-risk youth within its regional footprint.
Information Sites:
- The Granite YMCA: www.graniteymca.org
The Granite YMCA Association Facts:
- Mission Statement: The Granite YMCA creates a community where all are welcome and builds a healthy spirit, mind and body based on the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- At the Y, we strive to create opportunities for individuals to enhance both their personal lives and the well-being of their communities. Focusing on Youth Development, Family Strengthening, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
- Staff: 127 full-time, 543 part-time growing to 600+ in summer.
- Volunteer Leadership: 24 Board of Directors and 70 Branch Advisory Board Members.
- 1300 additional volunteers engage annually to help the Y achieve its mission.
- Membership: The YMCA at all of its branches has over 12,000 facility members and over 4,000 program members.
- Finances/Reserves: Annual operating budget: $23M.
- Annual Fundraising Campaign: Raised in 2023 $392,470.
- Total Community Benefit: Provided $1.508M in financial assistance serving 12,286 individuals and families who received financial aid and/or free services in 2023.
About the Job
The Granite YMCA – YMCA of Greater Londonderry is currently seeking a dynamic professional for the position of Early Learning Center Director.
The ELC Director oversees the operations, organization, management and evaluation of all YMCA of Greater Londonderry ELC classrooms, programs and services in accordance with NHCCLU guidelines and the purpose and policies of the Granite Y Association. The Director maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides quality experience to both youth and their families.
Responsibilities include ensuring a developmentally appropriate program that ensures the healthy progression of socio-emotional, cognitive, and motor skills for children.
Essential Functions:
- Hire, train, supervise and evaluate ELC teaching staff and volunteers; ensuring high-quality care, communication and services
- Ensure ELC meets necessary standards to maintain Licensed status by the state of NH, in good standing always and ensure that program offerings operate within YMCA of The USA guidelines
- Accountable for overseeing the safety and care of all program participants
- Responsible for identifying and implementing leading –edge curriculum for the ELC
- Implementing new and innovative programs that meet the mission and strategic plan of the branch and association
- Develop and foster strong relationships with children and their families, creating a welcoming and caring atmosphere
- Conduct staff meetings on a regular basis and assure effective communication with all Y staff
- Participate as an active member of the branch leadership team in supporting branch goals, events and projects
Requirements:
Must meet or exceed the current qualifications and requirements for Center Director as set by the state of New Hampshire Bureau of Child Care Licensing.
Applicant must meet all NH state licensing requirements for a center-based program: 3– 5 years supervisory experience in a management position. Have documentation of successful completion of at least 3 credits in childcare administration or early childhood leadership and supervision awarded by a regionally accredited college or university; Have a minimum of 1500 hours experience working with children in a licensed childcare program or public or private elementary school; and meet one of the following pre-service training/education options:
- A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university;
- An additional 3000 hours of experience working with children in a licensed childcare program or in a public or private elementary school and documentation of a non-expired child development associates (CDA) in center-based programs awarded by the council for professional recognition;
- Children with special needs;
- Child growth and development; and
Curriculum for early childhood education; or written documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified for the position of center director on or before the effective date of these rules.
Candidate must possess strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to build strong community partnerships.
This is a full time, salaried exempt position with a full range of benefits including:
- Generous paid vacation time (4 weeks paid time off & 6 Holidays that accrues with tenure)
- Medical and Dental insurance
- Free 2 Adult Family YMCA Membership
- 50% discount on Childcare, Summer Day Camp, and Resident Camp services
- Discounts on Programs for yourself & family members
- 25% discounts on Birthday Parties, Pool, and Gym Rentals
- After qualifying, 8% employer contribution to retirement fund
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