Assistant Director of Early Childhood and Curriculum
Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA•Southington, CT
•$50,000 - $55,000
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Early Childhood and Curriculum supports the overall success of the YMCA’s Early Childhood programs, with a focus on quality and safety, efficient program administration, licensing requirements, and team leadership. The role supports curriculum development and implementation, classroom quality improvements, program supervision, staff management, and effective communication with families and staff. It also assists with NAEYC accreditation and helps open and close the YMCA Learning Center on scheduled days.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working with children.
- Knowledge of current early childhood issues, trends, and teaching strategies.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to families, YMCA members, and children.
- Experience with leadership or supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of NAEYC.
Responsibilities
- Support classroom curriculum development and implementation, including conducting regular classroom observations, providing feedback to teachers, and implementing quality improvements.
- Assist with achieving and maintaining NAEYC Accreditation by collecting and inputting assessment items.
- Review current policies and make recommendations.
- Assist with the overall implementation and supervision of Early Childhood programs.
- Assist the director with staff management, including supervision, records, scheduling, call-outs, and reviews.
- Collaborate with the Early Childhood Director to ensure positive and effective communication with families and staff.
- Help open and close the YMCA Learning Center on scheduled days.
- Follow policies and procedures related to child abuse prevention.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented environment and encourage staff growth and development.
- Serve as a positive role model for children, families, and staff.
- Prioritize the safety of children and staff while delivering excellent childcare.
- Help ensure efficient program administration and compliance with licensing requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- 14% retirement contribution after 2 years of service
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Family membership benefits as outlined in the employee handbook
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
