Early Childhood Education Manager - Bergan Early Learning Center

Ymca of Greater Omaha•Omaha, NE

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Childhood Education Manager provides leadership and supervision of the Early Learning Program, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that facilitates learning and relationships.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years (NE) or 21 (IA) years of age
Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent. Must meet Director-level licensing requirements
At least 1 year supervisory experience in customer service or education
Demonstrated success leading education-focused or equivalent team
Demonstrated leadership, dependability & flexibility in work hours
Complete before first shift: YMCA cause & culture training; education-specific training; Child Abuse Prevention Training
Complete within 30 days of hire: CPR; First Aid; Emergency Oxygen Administration (provided by YMCA)
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check

Responsibilities

Leads Early Learning Program as assigned.
Ensures implementation of a research based curriculum while providing care, guidance and developmental experiences in accordance with YMCA guidelines and state licensing requirements.
Supervises and teaches children, and may supervise staff, in a safe environment as required by the Director and center needs.
Assists with operation and fiscal management, ensuring YMCA and other standards are achieved.
Ensures an educational, caring, and safe environment for children, families, staff and community.
Monitors ratios in an ongoing manner and makes staff adjustments to meet ratio needs.
Assists Director in staff development and training.
Inputs schedules and payments on an as needed basis.
Implements an assessment schedule and ensures ongoing assessment and monitoring children.
Assists in analyzing data to set goals for children and staff in an ongoing manner.
Assists in compiling reports as needed for the program and grantees.
Actively participates in department, branch and association meetings and trainings.
Performs other duties as assigned.