at YMCA of Metro Chicago in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Senior Regional Program Director of Early Learning
Company : Name Linked
Fry Family YMCA
Job Locations
US-IL-Naperville | US-IL-Downers Grove | US-IL-Palatine | US-IL-Elmhurst
Location : Address
2120 W. 95th St.
Category
Operations Leadership
Schedule
Monday-Friday Full Time Exempt
ID
2023-15097
Hours
Full-time
Make A Difference In Your Community!
The Senior Regional Program Director of Early Learning has primary responsibility for operational management and instructional quality of Early Learning and Early Learning Enrichment programming at the association level. This includes collaborating with educational and other external partners, identifying new potential partners/sites/programs, and managing new and existing programming/sites in accordance with all applicable licensing and funding requirements. This role contributes to and operationalizes high-quality, innovative instructional programming while leading and motivating a diverse team focused on the YMCA's mission, communities, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members
Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!
Scope of Responsibilities
Program and Operations Management
Disseminates the YMCA's vision for early learning programming, including but not limited to preschool and early learning enrichment programs, establishes culture, and drives the strategic plan for the portfolio.
Develops and executes on short-and long term plans for the region to expand early learning programming and partners.
Cultivates relationships with educational, community, and civic leaders and other potential external partners to articulate the YMCA's value while displaying cultural and community awareness; creates new and innovative solutions with partners to meet community needs within fiscal guidelines.
Champions instructional quality as an instructional leader and partners with R &E and others to ensure we deliver high-quality programming.
Ensures that programs adhere to all safety policies and guidelines the YMCA and external partners set.
Ensures compliance with government and grant contracts within contract guidelines.
Partners internally and externally to seek out and develop new revenue streams and collaborative programming opportunities to supplement, enhance, stabilize, and expand early learning programming and initiatives.
Develops a high-performance culture by setting expectations, evaluating performance, coaching for success, and being in continuous improvement. Leads and champions program continuous improvement efforts within the portfolio.
Provides leadership to exempt and full/part-time non-exempt staff and volunteers and provides on-site and off-site program support in leadership's absence to ensure DCFS compliance.
Provides leadership to early learning program launches and new program development.
Creates and manages operating budgets; meets/exceeds budget forecast, including revenue and margin targets.
Supports the mission and strategic plan of the YMCA with other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Team Management
Provides professional development to team members to enhance staff learning, career development, and operational effectiveness. Facilitates meetings, in-services, and internal/external presentations.
Identifies, manages, and motivates a high-performing team that accomplishes program objectives. Hires, on boards and trains team members and provides ongoing training and development in accordance with program standards. Ensures staff are compliant with required training and certifications. Creates partnerships with external stakeholders to build strong acquition pipelines.
Establishes specific, measurable performance standards for staff and communicates those expectations to staff through various platforms. Monitors and evaluates team goals and performance standards. Evaluates team members and provide coaching and intervention, as necessary. Coaches, mentors, and develops team members to optimize performance.
Manages time and attendance for current staff, ensuring that time is accurately... For full info follow application link.
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