Preschool Assistant Director - Howard County

YMCA Central Maryland • Columbia, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Y Assistant Preschool Director, you will assist the Preschool Director with the overall operations of a Y preschool center. You will provide administrative support and will ensure the preschool meets Y standards, Maryland Office of Childcare (OCC) and accreditation regulations. You’ll regularly interact and communicate with children, parents and associates on a regular basis to resolve problems and assess participant needs. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in our program. You will also create an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care. You will participate in staff meetings, special events, parent-teacher conferences and training events. As a Y Assistant Preschool Director, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the overall community we serve by working with our littlest Y participants to help them prepare for success in school and life.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for young children, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit.
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.
• At least 1 year of childcare management experience in a preschool classroom environment.
• Your 90 hour child care certification.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or an associate’s degree in early childhood (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Preschool Director with the overall operations of a Y preschool center.
• Provide administrative support.
• Ensure the preschool meets Y standards, Maryland Office of Childcare (OCC) and accreditation regulations.
• Regularly interact and communicate with children, parents and associates on a regular basis to resolve problems and assess participant needs.
• Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in our program.
• Create an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in your care.
• Participate in staff meetings, special events, parent-teacher conferences and training events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED