Supervisor, Infant Program

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Infant Program Supervisor provides leadership, supervision, and direct care within the Y Academy infant program. The role ensures a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment and supports infants’ physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development while maintaining compliance with Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements. The supervisor models YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, helping children, families, and staff achieve, relate, and belong.

The position provides individualized infant care, creates age-appropriate learning activities, establishes routines, follows safe sleep and health requirements, and documents developmental progress. It guides and coaches classroom staff, ensures appropriate staffing ratios and active supervision, maintains licensing and safety compliance, and works with the Y Academy Senior Manager on staffing, scheduling, classroom needs, and program improvements. The supervisor also builds relationships with families, communicates about care and development, participates in staff meetings and professional development, maintains confidentiality, and supports the YMCA mission and program improvement efforts.

Candidates must be at least 19 years old and qualify as an Infant Program Supervisor under Colorado Child Care Facility Licensing Rules through one of the approved qualification pathways described in the posting. The position requires moving throughout program facilities, lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, frequently standing, walking, bending, and kneeling, responding to emergencies, and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must qualify as an Infant Program Supervisor under Colorado Child Care Facility Licensing Rules, 8 CCR 1402-1, Section 2.216(B)(1)(a), through at least one approved qualification pathway.
• One qualifying pathway is an Infant and Toddler Care Certificate from an accredited college or university, or completion of at least 30 semester credit hours in the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting.
• One qualifying pathway is a current Child Development Associate credential in an accepted category: Center-Based Preschool, Center-Based Infant-Toddler, or Family Child Care, plus Infant/Toddler Theory and Practice or approved Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care training.
• One qualifying pathway is a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher, Version 3.0, recognized by the Department; at least nine months (1,365 hours) of verifiable experience caring for and supervising infants and/or toddlers; and a three-semester-credit Infant/Toddler Development course or approved Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care training.
• One qualifying pathway is meeting Colorado Early Childhood Teacher qualifications; at least nine months (1,365 hours) of verifiable group care experience with infants or toddlers; and the required two three-semester-credit college courses in infant/toddler development and care in a group setting, including specified coursework or approved training.
• One qualifying pathway is meeting Colorado Early Childhood Teacher qualifications; at least one year and nine months (3,185 hours) of verifiable group care and supervision experience with infants or toddlers; and completing applicable qualifying coursework within the first six months of employment.
• Ability to move throughout classrooms and program facilities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and participate in classroom activities.
• Ability to respond quickly during emergencies and support evacuation procedures.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to respond effectively during emergencies and support crisis response efforts.
• Must comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, nurturing, individualized care that supports each infant’s developmental needs.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that encourage sensory exploration, language development, movement, and positive relationships.
• Establish feeding, diapering, sleeping, and play routines while respecting individual infant schedules.
• Maintain safe sleep practices and follow infant health and safety requirements.
• Observe and document developmental milestones and share relevant information with families.
• Create an inclusive environment that respects the diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs of children and families.
• Guide, coach, and support infant classroom staff.
• Ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratios and active supervision at all times.
• Model positive interactions, developmentally appropriate practices, and effective classroom management.
• Collaborate with the Y Academy Senior Manager on staffing, scheduling, classroom needs, and program improvements.
• Foster a team culture emphasizing communication, accountability, collaboration, and mutual respect.
• Maintain compliance with Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing requirements and applicable infant program regulations.
• Fulfill required on-site supervisory coverage for the infant program.
• Maintain accurate records for feeding, diapering, sleeping, attendance, incidents, and other required documentation.
• Monitor classroom cleanliness, sanitation, infection prevention, and safe storage of materials.
• Ensure staff follow emergency procedures, mandated reporting requirements, and child protection policies.
• Assist with licensing inspections and promptly address compliance concerns.
• Maintain required training, certifications, and professional qualifications.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents and caregivers and communicate about infant care, routines, developmental progress, and emerging needs.
• Respect family preferences, cultural practices, and individual circumstances while maintaining licensing and safety requirements.
• Address family questions and concerns professionally and promptly and encourage family involvement in the Y Academy community.
• Demonstrate YMCA values and support the YMCA commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and program improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of child, family, and employee information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and vision care
• Dental care
• Retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Free membership
• Program discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed