Assistant Center Director, Early Learning

About the role

The Assistant Center Director, Early Learning provides day-to-day supervision and management of a childcare site. They plan and implement a safe and quality childcare program through working directly with employees, participants, and parents. We are seeking Early Education professionals who are passionate about and dedicated to providing children and their families with an excellent educational experience. This opportunity is fantastic for someone who is eager to grow in an environment that values your contributions and communication skills. You will work in a supportive and caring environment with a responsive leadership team and phenomenal resources and materials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA
• Responsible for the quality and completion of all program plans, including lesson, behavior, and event plans
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate childcare site staff/volunteers
• Responsible for professional development planning
• Conduct staff meetings and organize trainings
• Maintain required staff/child ratios
• Professionally communicate as needed confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians, including newsletters, individual parent communication, and parent/teacher conferences
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures
• Maintain professional relationships with families, facility personnel, and the community
• May plan and conduct events for parents
• May maintain required records according to YMCA and DSHS standards, including attendance records, immunization records, registration information, accident reports, discipline records, and fire evacuation records
• Recruit new enrollments
• Ensure that site supplies are maintained and purchased as necessary
• May assist with developing and monitoring department budgets
• Ensure developmentally appropriate classrooms, including appearance, décor, and cleanliness of site
• May supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child
• May prepare and serve snacks
• Recruit and support members of Parent Advisory Group
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• You are 21 years of age or older
• Written proof of education, including a current CDA or minimum college credits as required by DEL (e.g., 45 credits in Early Childhood Education)
• Two years or more of experience working with children kindergarten aged and younger
• Experience overseeing, planning, and implementing group activities
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Passion for Excellence
• Pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccinations required (offered at no cost through Concentra)

Preferred qualifications

• Two or more years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (i.e., language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Pay

Hiring Range: $32.00 - $34.00 / hourly DOE

Schedule

Full-time non-exempt (hourly) position at our Redmond location. Shifts will be within our operating hours of Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Work environment

This job operates in a licensed childcare center.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the YMCA of Greater Seattle

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our values: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Passion for Excellence. The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
• Are very adaptable
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet
• Truly enjoy being of service to people
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all