Kindercamp Site Director - Lafayette

Join our Kindercamp team this summer! The YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking a Site Director with a passion for guiding children through fun, enriching activities. Strong customer service skills and a positive work attitude are a must, as you will be a role model for little ones. Help build an environment where children can sing camp songs, explore the world with nature walks, and learn about arts and humanities. We also offer extensive training and learning opportunities to allow teachers to advance in their early childhood career.

Salary is based on experience and availability plus a 10% salary bonus for staff who are bilingual in Spanish and English.

View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.

• Acts as a Lead Teacher and a Program Administrator in a shared capacity based on the program’s needs.
• Acts as a Substitute Director as needed to maintain licensing requirements.
• Manages, directs, and coordinates Preschool/Kindercamp operations when the Senior Program Director is absent, on leave, or in an interim role in the event of staff turnover. Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new programs and enrollment growth. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals while ensuring adequate training is delivered/completed in multiple methods, including Training Home.
• Ensures high-quality preschool curriculum, educational standards are met, and data is tracked appropriately for all students. Ensures compliance with all contracts and Colorado Shines.
• Works in conjunction with the Executive Director, Senior Program Director, and YMCA YESS Partners to ensure payments are collected and CCAP ATS systems are maintained.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met, and safety procedures followed.
• Conducts Quality Assurance Checks for all sites using checklists from Colorado Childcare Licensing, State and Local Health Departments, Colorado Shines, CPP, and other partner agencies.
• Provides for the upkeep of Preschool and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports safety practices aligning with YMCA, Health Department, and CDHS standards.
• Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare licensing agency, school administration, parent groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Provides staff leadership for the annual fundraising campaign, committees, and other Board functions as assigned.
• Shops for supplies and materials as needed for Preschool sites and utilizes Community Food Share on a weekly basis.
• Works directly with the Senior Program Director and Executive Director to develop and implement community-based early learning opportunities at all YMCA branches.
• Maintains proper records/department files, including staff training hours, as required by Human Resources and CDHS. Also assigns, audits, and maintains staff files in Training Home.
• Organizes and participates in Association special meetings and events.
• Assists in the marketing development, marketing events, and distribution of program information working in collaboration with the Marketing department.
• Compiles program statistics, including parent surveys. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum age requirements of 21
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or equivalent - Must be Director qualified by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care division.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with Preschool-aged/Kindergarten aged children in a supervisory role
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completing Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Ability to work with a wide range of age groups, demographics and have t h e ability to collaborate with a number of groups and individuals.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Experience in multiple site management, understanding of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices, understanding of the state-licensed program, and experience with fiscal management and staff development.
• Ability to meet YMCA driver requirements.
• Ability and desire to embrace the mission of the YMCA.

• (10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership 
• (10+ hours/week) Program discounts 
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Sick Time 

Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs