Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt Salaried
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Streator Family YMCA
Revision Date: August 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Oversees the development and operations of various early learning, preschool, and child watch programs.
• Supports the YMCA in its mission committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
• Oversees and develops programs and activities for youth within our community.
• Recruits, trains and supports assigned program staff and volunteers.
• Develops, organizes and implements high-quality programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in early childhood or related field; candidates currently pursuing a degree will also be considered.
• One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs.
• Required trainings within 60 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, CPR/AED First Aid; Bloodborne Pathogens, New Employee Orientation
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

• Manages, directs and coordinates the early learning/preschool & child watch programs for assigned locations. Expands programs 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.
• Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures programs operate within budget and that program fees are collected.
• Ensures that YMCA preschool-age child care program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Nurtures children through purposeful and developmental-appropriate programming; plans, organizes, and creates lesson plans that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes within the deadline set by the Director.
• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
• Develops and maintains relationships with school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Organizes special events for the early learners & preschool program.
• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities.
• Works with other leadership staff in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the YMCA; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
• Keeps records of the children’s progress, routines, and interests, and informs parents about the child’s development.