Executive Center Director - Jackson Early Learning Center

Description

Primary Purpose: 

The Executive Director is responsible for fostering an environment that allows children, their families, and the staff to develop to their full potential. The Executive Director is accountable for program operation that exceeds QRIS and or National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) criteria and incorporates YMCA of Memphis & The Mid South' mission, culture, goals, four core values (caring, honesty respect, and responsibility), philosophies, and policies and development of an inclusive environment and positive relationships with families, children, staff and sponsors. Although the Executive Director will be accountable for each of the responsibilities outlined below, Executive Director roles will vary dependent on location size, structure, and sponsor relationship. Executive Directors may have oversight of up to 2 childcare locations. Executive Directors are encouraged to delegate responsibilities as is appropriate. Executive Director will review important decisions with the Regional Manager and be responsive to the requirements of the home office. Executive Director will model exemplary employee behavior in each of the following categories and all other duties as assigned:

 MAJOR FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 

Child-Oriented Practices

• Ensure location exceeds NAEYC guidelines, and that all staff implement YMCA of Memphis & The Mid South’ values, philosophies and policies.
• Lead the location through the NAEYC accreditation process within two years of opening and every three years thereafter, if applicable.
• Evaluate classroom curriculum and environments quarterly. Review action plans developed by Education Coordinators and classroom teams and monitor progress toward program goals to achieve location goals. Conduct annual program needs assessment.
• Provide support and resources for Directors, Instructional Coaches, Education Coordinators, Senior Lead Teachers on program development.
• Develop and maintain a list of community resources and social service referral agencies.
• Serve as a resource for location management team in identifying variables in child’s development, informing families, and making appropriate referrals, as needed. Guide staff through these family conferences.

Hiring 

• Ensure that relationships have been established within the community, colleges, high schools, diversity organizations, local resource and referral agencies, etc.
• Ensure all staff hired meets YMCA of Memphis & The Mid South standards and have skills, knowledge and personal attributes needed for successful performance.
• Lead process of screening, interviewing, and hiring Directors and other administrative team members. Interview staff as needed to ensure hiring standards are met.
• Ensure that benefits, personnel policies, and payroll processing are implemented according to company standards.
• Ensure staff receive new employee orientation and are oriented to YMCA of Memphis & The Mid South policies and philosophies. Conduct regular location orientation for staff in these areas: philosophy, program quality, lines of communication, and role clarification.
  

Supervision 

• Assure the YMCA of Memphis & The Mid South job performance appraisal expectations are met for all staff including three month review, six month review, annual JPA, goal setting, and observation and feedback.
• Ensure implementation of all duties as described in job descriptions of Directors and other administrative team members.
• Conduct bi-annual evaluation of performance of Directors and other direct reports; guide them in development of individual goals for professional growth, and monitor progress towards achieving these goals.
• Develop key staff to share leadership roles in the location.
• Advise Directors, Instructional Coaches, Education Coordinators, Senior Lead Teachers in all instances of progressive counseling, disciplinary action and if necessary, separation in accordance with EEOC, federal, state, local, and company guidelines.
• Review Instructional Coaches, Education Coordinators, Senior Lead Teachers job performance appraisals with location Directors. Review staff job performance appraisals as needed.

Retention/Team Building

• Develop effective whole location staff communication systems.
• Meet regularly with Directors and administrative and programmatic team and lead whole location staff meetings. Participate in all classroom/team meetings.
• Advise Directors on team building strategies and ensure Directors and administrative team build strong teaching teams.
• Support and sustain positive morale.
• Review staff survey results with Direc