Childcare Floor Manager | Reading, PA

assigned floor as directed by the Childcare Center Director. Ensures high quality programs and implements new program activities as directed. Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas as well as Keystone STARS requirements.

Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed. Supervises floor staff and assists with scheduling and hiring, as well as filling in when staff call out or have scheduled days off to ensure floor ratio and guidelines are met. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living. Assist in developing and maintaining relationships

with parents, staff, children, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Assist with responding to parent inquiries and complaints in a timely manner and consults with Childcare Center Director when appropriate.

In accordance with Keystone STARS and state regulations, maintains proper records/department files. Helps with the organization of special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities. Train staff to perform allocated roles. Serves on committees as appropriate and as appointed by supervisor. Assists with organizing and carrying out staff meetings with floor staff. Helps support grant-funded programs. Plans, coordinates, maintains, and assists

to oversee the operations in the childcare department. Assists with childcare development to ensure the well-being and learning objectives for children.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet one of the following educational requirements in Tier 1 or Tier 2: Tier 1: A high school diploma, or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field. A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in 3270.31 (c) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field and 1 year of experience with children A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31 (c) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.

Tier 2: Tier 2 qualification is preferred. A candidate that is a Tier 1 will be required to achieve Tier 2 status within four years of hire and will receive reimbursement assistance to help complete this requirement.

Must meet one of the following education requirements for Tier 2: An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children.

The ability to meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Code Title 55 Chapter 3270 Public Welfare Director qualifications and responsibilities. Must be at least 18 years old. Ability to communicate positively and professionally using the English Language, both spoken and written. Lifting items weighing up to 60 lbs. The ability to reach a child from a distance of 20-30 feet in 10 seconds without danger to your health. Ability to demonstrate good decision making skills, intelligence, flexibility, emotional maturity, a positive outlook, enthusiasm, and a professional attitude towards all clients and staff.

YMCA COMPETENCIES ( Leader): Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising. Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.

Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support. Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.

Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical Demands (Without Accommodations) Never Occasionally (Up to 33%) Frequently (34% - 66%) Continuously (67% - 100%) Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending Neck X Twisting Neck X Bending Waist (forward or sideways) X Twisting Waist X Squatting (crouch or sit on one's heels) X Climbing X Kneeling X Crawling X Repetitive Hand Movement X Reach Above Shoulder Height X Reach Below Shoulder Height X Move Items Weighing up to 10 lbs.

X Move Items Weighing 11-25 lbs. X Move Items Weighing 26-50 lbs X Move Items Weighing 51-75 lbs. X Move Items Weighing 76-100 lbs. X Move Items Weighing over 100 lbs. X This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the essential functions, qualifications, and physical demands of the position.