Program Director - Leander ISD

at  YMCA of Central Texas

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team of professionals as a full-time Program Director for our Licensed Childcare Afterschool programs in Leander, TX.
Success of this position requires the ability to lead staff and volunteers in areas of program development. This position requires someone who is highly motivated, organized, personable, and enthusiastic and who has a thorough understanding of Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (TDFPS) state standards.

SKILLS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a managerial/supervisory role in a childcare program; preferably an Afterschool program
• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education is preferred
• Strong human relation skills and written/verbal communication skills are required
• This position requires the ability to plan, develop, organize, manage and administer tasks
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Candidates must meet Child Care Director Standards set by both YMCA Licensed Child Care and the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
• Must be able to pass reference checks, criminal history check, sex offender registry, and FBI fingerprint background check
  Pay Rate: $45,000 to $53,000/year
  About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.
  Our Commitment: The YMCA of Central Texas is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where all are welcome and have access to Y programs and services. Our mission driven focus includes three areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. In order to maximize the service delivery impact in these areas, the YMCA of Central Texas Volunteer and Staff Leadership recognize and work toward growing diverse representation to appropriately mirror that of the communities we serve. As such, the Branch Boards have the latitude to recruit community leaders that have the Time, Talent, Treasure and Cultural connections necessary to help expand the mission of the YMCA in their respective areas.
  In addition, YMCA of Central Texas provides Staff with a Career Development program designed to ensure a fair and equitable approach to advancement where each and every employee has the opportunity to grow and thrive. The Y values a diverse workforce and bases employment decisions on Association need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

• Licensing, accreditation, staff training/hiring, curriculum implementation, and marketing of school age and summer day camp programs
• Provide leadership to the growth of current program sites and expansion to new sites
• Planning, developing, implementing and supervising multiple Afterschool Childcare sites
• Ensure compliance with Texas licensing requirements, hiring and supervising all staff for this area