Preschool Director - Y Preschool at UMBC

Company: The Y of Central Maryland
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

How this role contributes to the Y's mission:As a Y Preschool Director, you will lead the overall operations of a Y preschool center including fiscal management, participant enrollment and retention, marketing and partnership development and the development of associates through training, classroom observation and performance conferences. You will also be responsible for the ensuring the preschool center meets Y standards, Maryland Office of Childcare (OCC) and accreditation regulations. You'll regularly interact and communicate with children, parents and associates on a regular basis parents to resolve problems and assess participant needs. You'll be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in our program. You will also create an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care. As a Y Preschool Director, you'll contribute to the Y and to the overall community we serve by working with our littlest Y participants to help them prepare for success in school and life. This work is right for you if you have:

• Enthusiasm for young children, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associate
• At least 3 years of early childhood experience
• At least 2 years of childcare management experience
• An associate's degree in early childhood or bachelor's degree in related field
• Your 90 hour child care certification Other details
  • Job Family Program Leadership
  • Pay Type Salary

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