Assistant Childcare Director - Eastside Y

YMCA of Greater Erie•Erie, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater Erie is seeking an Assistant Childcare Director for its Eastside YMCA location. This role involves managing, directing, and coordinating day care and/or school-age childcare programs, ensuring high-quality program standards and safety procedures are followed. The Assistant Childcare Director supports employees, develops strategies for children's learning, and facilitates the onboarding of new children and their parents. This position requires daily communication with parents, maintaining relationships with state childcare licensing agencies and other organizations, and responding to inquiries and complaints promptly. A minimum of 15 hours per week will be spent in the classroom. The role also includes organizing special events, maintaining accurate records in accordance with STARS and DHS requirements, and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations. Participation in family events and program activities is also expected.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent, to qualify as a Group Supervisor under DHS
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) and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
Negative TB test
Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Know 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.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs
Enjoy reading and singing with children.

Responsibilities

Manage, direct, and coordinate 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 in your care and provide an environment for learning.
Actively enroll new children and facilitate the onboarding of each child and his/her parents into the Y Program along 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 organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
Respond to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Spend time in the classroom a minimum of 15 hours per week, 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.