Assistant Center Director, Early Learning

YMCA of Greater Seattle • Auburn, WA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking passionate and dedicated Early Education professionals to provide children and their families with an excellent educational experience. This role offers growth in an environment that values contributions and communication skills, within a supportive and caring setting with responsive leadership and excellent resources. The Assistant Center Director, Early Learning provides day-to-day supervision and management of a childcare site, planning and implementing a safe and quality childcare program through collaboration with employees, participants, and parents. This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position at the Auburn location, with shifts falling within operating hours of Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Written proof of education, including a current CDA or minimum college credits as required by DEL (e.g., 45 credits in Early Childhood Education).
• Two years or more of experience working with children kindergarten aged and younger.
• Experience overseeing, planning, and implementing group activities.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Passion for Excellence.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccinations are required.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (i.e., language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA.
• Is responsible for the quality and completion of all program plans, including lesson, behavior, and event plans.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate childcare site staff/volunteers.
• Is responsible for professional development planning.
• Conduct staff meetings and organizes trainings.
• Maintain required staff/child ratios.
• Professionally communicate as needed confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians, including newsletters, individual parent communication, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain professional relationships with families, facility personnel, and the community.
• May plan and conduct events for parents.
• May maintain required records according to YMCA and DSHS standards, including attendance records, immunization records, registration information, accident reports, discipline records, and fire evacuation records.
• Recruit new enrollments.
• Ensure that site supplies are maintained and purchased as necessary.
• May assist with developing and monitoring department budgets.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate classrooms, including appearance, décor, and cleanliness of site.
• May supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• May prepare and serve snacks.
• Recruit and support members of Parent Advisory Group.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree