Assistant Childcare Director - Glenwood YMCA

YMCA of Greater Erie•Erie, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire an Assistant Childcare Director for our Glenwood Family YMCA location. This position pays up to $13.42 - $20.12/hr depending on experience. As an Assistant Childcare Director at one of our locations, you will manage, direct and coordinate the day care and/or school age childcare programs for the assigned location. You are conscientious about safety and ensure all high-quality program standards and procedures are followed. You support your employees by helping to develop strategies for the children in your care and provide an environment for learning. You are friendly and patient as you actively enroll new children and facilitate the onboarding of each child and his/her parents into the Y Program along with the classroom teacher. As a key liaison between children, their parents, and the teachers, you keep this good rapport going as you communicate with parents on a daily basis. You will develop or maintain relationships with state child care licensing agencies, school administration, parent groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. You will respond to all agency, parent, and community inquires and complaints in a timely manner. You will spend time in the classroom a minimum of 15 hours per week, as scheduled or needed. The Assistant Childcare Director is committed to making sure the site is successful and knows that meaningful relationships with children, families, and their teachers are important to success. With enthusiasm, you will organize special events for parents. You are also conscientious about keeping records up to date and accurate in accordance with STARS and DHS requirements and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations. As someone who loves your job, you happily attend and participate in all family events and program activities as assigned.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent, to qualify as a Group Supervisor under DHS
Three or more years of related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Completion of New Employee Orientation, Mandated Reporter, Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; Pediatric CPR/ First Aid/ AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, and other OSHA required trainings, Fire and Water Safety Training within 30 days of hire.
Fulfillment of PA-specific pre-hiring standards (Act 33/34, FBI Clearance, Pass Physical and Mantoux Tine test).
Completion of YMCA program specific certifications (list).
Negative TB test
Understanding that the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Knowledge of emergency procedures with an annual review.
Love for children.
Advanced understanding of child development and teaching strategies.
Patience and ability to remain calm when stressed.
Ability to read and sing with children.
Act 33 and 34 Clearances are required.
Acceptable Act 151 clearances, Mantoux tine test, National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance and other requirements as dictated by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) for those hired to work directly in licensed child care operations or subsidiary programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs

Responsibilities

Manage, direct and coordinate the day care and/or school age childcare programs for the assigned location.
Ensure all high-quality program standards and procedures are followed, with a focus on safety.
Support employees by helping to develop strategies for the children and provide an environment for learning.
Actively enroll new children and facilitate the onboarding of each child and their parents into the Y Program with the classroom teacher.
Communicate with parents on a daily basis.
Develop or maintain relationships with state child care licensing agencies, school administration, parent groups, and other related organizations and agencies.
Respond to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Spend a minimum of 15 hours per week in the classroom, as scheduled or needed.
Organize special events for parents.
Keep records up to date and accurate in accordance with STARS and DHS requirements.
Ensure compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations.
Attend and participate in all family events and program activities as assigned.