Assistant Early Childhood Director

Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA • Southington, CT

3d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position carries accountability for the Early Childhood programs. The effectiveness of this candidate’s fulfillment of the position shall be measured by: Providing high-quality childcare programs, Ensuring maximum safety of all children and staff in the program, Maintaining a reliable work attendance, Sound administration of the programs as evidenced by attainment of licensing goals, Positive enrollment trends, Positive staff morale and a productive, cohesive staff team.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Must be knowledgeable about current early childhood issues, trends, and teaching strategies, work cooperatively with others, and have at least 5 years of experience working with children.
• Must provide excellent customer service to families, members of the YMCA, and children.
• Experience with leadership or supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum development and implementation in the classroom, including conducting regular classroom observations, giving feedback to teachers, and implementing quality improvements.
• Assist with achieving and maintaining NAEYC Accreditation by collecting and inputting assessment items.
• Follow all Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA policies and procedures.
• Follow the YMCA behavior management policy. Focus on positive behaviors and helping children work through their difficulties.
• Assist in ensuring all policies and procedures of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs are followed by program staff and leaders. This includes but is not limited to risk management, personnel, technology and child abuse policies and procedures.
• Ensure implementation of bathroom, supervision, and counting policies and procedures.
• Follow all State of Connecticut licensing regulations.
• Assist in the responsibility for meeting all licensing standards in the classrooms.
• Ensure that the Early Childhood Director is notified of any safety or noncompliance issues immediately, at a minimum by the end of the business day.
• Report any suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to the Childcare Director or designated Director immediately. Understand your role and obligations as a Mandated Reporter.
• Review and make recommendations to current policies.
• Cover classrooms as needed for substitutes, lunch breaks, and other breaks.
• Assist with the overall implementation and supervision of all programs in the Early Childhood program.
• Complete classroom observations regularly.
• Ensure all concerns/complaints are communicated within the same business day to the director.
• Assist the director with staff management, including but not limited to supervision, records, scheduling, call-outs, and reviews.
• Assist the director with monitoring children’s files (including electronic) to be sure they are complete and accurate.
• Assist the director in the screening process, evaluation process, and documentation of children.
• Assist the director in the responsibility of scheduling, payment, and execution of all field trips.
• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Director to ensure positive/effective communication with families and staff.
• Communicate and document conversations with parents. This may include, but is not limited to, notes, monthly newsletters, email, apps, and telephone.
• Be available for questions, concerns, and conferences.
• Support the program with the responsibility of closing and opening the YMCA Learning Center on scheduled days.
• Meet regularly with the Early Childhood Director.
• Participate in special events, field trips, parent/teacher conferences, open houses, registration, staff trainings, and general YMCA events as required.
• Be a representative for our program during any required meetings or functions.
• Serve as a YMCA ambassador in the Southington Community.
• Participate in Director on Duty coverage.
• Attend all staff meetings as required.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures related to child abuse prevention.
• Foster a positive team-oriented environment, encouraging staff growth and development.
• Be a positive role model for children, families, and staff.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level