Assistant Center Director - Jackson ELC

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South • Jackson, TN

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About The Position

The Assistant Director will assist with supervising and training staff on best practices. The Assistant Director will be responsible for providing a program that will ensure the participants’ safety at all times and foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth and adheres to YMCA program guidelines, Early Learning Standards, and DHS standards. The Assistant Director will maintain positive relationships with YMCA staff, school staff, and School Age participants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in child development or related experience; OR Two years of college (30 hours of which shall be in business or management, child or youth development, early childhood education or related field) and two years of experience in a group setting; OR a four-year degree and one year of experience in related field.
• Full-time (paid or unpaid) experience in a group setting & management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an inclusive work environment and managing across differences.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, etc.).
• The ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Oversee the operation of a before/after school site, additionally supporting seasonal camp sites.
• Maintain all state and local policies and procedures; adhere to state licensing standards; conduct a licensing inspection at the site.
• Implement a daily curriculum that meets Early Learning Standards and direct staff and children in the daily activities outlined in weekly lesson plans.
• Keep up with calendars, and maintain daily record keeping including rosters.
• Actively teach in any classroom in the center as needed.
• Set up and take down program space so that area is transformed into a child-friendly environment.
• Supervise staff including schedules, staff coverage, assist in training and developing assistant teachers and teachers.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the community to include; schools, churches, libraries.
• Develop and maintain communication with parents that meet DHS requirements; attend and/or conduct parent conferences.
• Maintain DHS child care licensing individual files for staff and children and to ensure that they are current and complete.
• Support the communication and collection of balances owed in conjunction with the child care billing services department.
• Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site.
• Maintain meal counts accurately.
• Participate in YMCA volunteer programs and the Annual Giving Campaign.
• Expected to be mobile across the entire system for fill in.
• Work and support special events.
• Help facilitate training of part time staff.
• Be available for some weekend work.
• Carry out special projects and perform office duties as assigned by program staff.

Benefits

• Health and Safety Training.
• CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric) training.
• Annual training requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees