Kettle Moraine YMCA

Child Care Director

West Bend, WI Full Time Infant / Toddler (0–2)Preschool (3–5) Center-based Associate's Degree Required
Salary
$50,000 – $55,000/Yr
Job Type
Full Time
Role
Director
Setting
Center-based
Credential
Associate's Degree Required

About This Role

As a Child Care Director at Kettle Moraine YMCA in West Bend, WI, you will guide ECE program quality and staff development. Candidates must bring the appropriate professional qualifications.


Under the direction of the Senior Director of Early Childhood Education, the Child Care Director is responsible for the supervision and implementation of the center programs.


We are always accepting applications for this role.

What You'll Do

  1. Follows the DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers and the Kettle Moraine YMCA Child Care Policies. 
  2. Works with the supervisor for hiring, onboarding, developing, counseling and termination of staff. 
  3. Schedules and monitors staff (staff/child ratios), continuing education, conducts staff meetings and performs staff reviews. 
  4. Assists in curriculum planning (including field trips) and delegates appropriately to teachers. 
  5. Takes on the role of teacher as needed. 
  6. Maintains all required paperwork for the program including but not limited to: staff/volunteer records, child records, DCF, Human Services requirements and Youngstar. 
  7. Markets the program and monitors the intake of new enrollment. 
  8. Maintains a safe, nurturing and orderly environment meeting all rules and regulations. 
  9. Conducts program observations weekly. 
  10. Reviews budget monthly. 
  11. Problem solves issues, concerns, incidents and reports to supervisor with possible solutions. 
  12. Greets and communicates with parents, keeps all interactions positive and is sensitive to the feelings of children and parents. Schedules bi-annual parent – teacher conferences and creates monthly newsletter for the program. 
  13. Participates in approved continuing education to maintain certifications. 
  14. Adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies within the Child Abuse Prevention handbook.
  15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  1. Minimum age of 21 years old. 
  2. Degree in Early Childhood or Related Field- Associate’s Degree Preferred.  
  3. Must meet Wisconsin Registry Level 12 and qualifications for Center Director for a center 51 or more children. 
  4. 2 years experience in Early Childhood/Child Care preferred. 
  5. 1 year experience in a supervisory role preferred. 
  6. Ability to appropriately interact with children at their cognitive level. 
  7. CPR/AED (infant, child, adult) required within 3 months of hire. 
  8. Must pass fingerprint check. 
  9. Must complete a health physical within 30 days of hire. 

Benefits

✓ Status: Full-time Location: Trinity Lutheran (140 N 7th Ave ✓ West Bend WI 53090) Wage: $50 ✓ 000 - $55 ✓ 000 per year Benefit Package Including: Health ✓ Dental ✓ and Vision Insurance; 12% Paid Retirement; Paid Time Off; Company Paid Life Insurance ✓ Short-term Disability ✓ Long-term Disability ✓ Free Family Y Membership; Program Discounts including Child Care ✓ School Age Care ✓ and Day Camp

Common Questions

What ECE credentials are required for this position?

This role requires an associate degree required.

What does this position pay?

This Child Care Director role pays $50,000 to $55,000/Yr.

Is this full-time or part-time?

This job is Full Time.

Where is Kettle Moraine YMCA located?

Kettle Moraine YMCA is located at 1111 West Washington Street, West Bend, WI

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Kettle Moraine YMCA · West Bend, WI
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Job type Full Time
Role Director
Age group Infant / Toddler (0–2), Preschool (3–5)
Posted 11 days ago
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