Assistant Child Care Director

WOODSON YMCA INC•Wausau, WI

3d•$43,000 - $47,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Assistant Child Care Director ensures quality and viability of WOODSON YMCA child care services, including: licensed child care, school age programs, and 4K programs.

Requirements

Three or more years of related experience working in management of licensed child care settings
Ability to direct total operations through staff development and monitoring of department budget
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines
Commitment to the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
Certification required within 30 days of hire: CPR, AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention & Recognition
Ongoing: remain current in trends related to Early Care and Learning and must attend all necessary YMCA, child care and/or grant related training.

Nice To Haves

YMCA Multi-Team Leader Certification

Responsibilities

Helps foster a cause-driven, mission-focused culture among staff and volunteers.
Assumes leadership responsibilities when the Director is absent.
Supports the implementation of curriculum, screening tools, and assessment practices.
Provides classroom coaching to ensure curriculum fidelity and high-quality instruction.
Helps maintain compliance with state licensing, YoungStar, and other accreditation requirements.
Conducts regular classroom checks to ensure safety, ratio compliance, and adherence to policies.
Assists with staff scheduling, time-off requests, and daily classroom coverage.
Participates in interviewing, onboarding, and training new staff.
Builds and maintains positive relationships with families, assisting with communication and problem-solving.
Assists with maintaining child records, staff files, attendance, and daily operational documentation.
Supports enrollment processes, tours, waitlists, and parent inquiries.
Participates in YMCA initiatives, campaigns, and required events.
Supports the Director with projects, improvements, and special assignments.
Completes additional responsibilities as needed to maintain smooth daily operations.