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Volunteers of America of Western New York, Inc.

Children’s Center

Job Description

Job Title:         Vice-President of Children’s Services

Department:    Children’s Center

Reports To:     President and CEO

Classification: Exempt Full-Time

Our Mission:

To enable people in our community to break the cycle of poverty and to reach their full potential.

Our Values:

Compassion * Respect * Integrity * Teamwork * Excellence

Job Summary:

The Vice-President of Children’s Services fosters an environment that encourages children, their families and staff to develop to their full potential. He or she is a role model and will lead the center staff in providing a nurturing environment for children. The VP manages the center in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards. He or she is responsible for maximizing revenue and controlling expenses to maintain financial stability.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide direct supervision to management staff, including team meetings, individual meetings and performance management.
  • Ensure program is in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including state regulations, accreditation standards, HS/EHS performance standards and UPK standards.
  • Develop, in conjunction with the Finance department and Policy Committee, the annual budget for the center.
  • Monitor enrollment, attendance and billing to maximize revenue.
  • Monitor expenditures to reduce and/or control expenses.
  • Develop short- and long-term goals for the center; monitor progress on goals and ensure completion.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with appropriate community agencies.
  • Serve as member of the agency leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree, including 12 credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
  • 1-3 years teaching experience
  • 1-3 years supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in ECE or related field (with a minimum of 12 credits in ECE/Child Development)
  • 5 years teaching experience
  • 5 years supervisory experience