Associate Director of Early Education

About the role

The Associate Director of Early Education position is responsible for administering the management, policies, procedures, and curriculum of the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms. Additional responsibilities include ensuring a developmentally appropriate program that ensures the healthy progression of socio-emotional, cognitive, and motor skills for children and compliance with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate and multicultural curriculum fostering a progression of skills and social development in all children
• Meet EEC regulations; full engagement in the MA Quality Rating and Improvement System with intentions of advancing levels; achieve/maintain accreditation status with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); maintenance of the Professional Qualifications Registry
• Engage program in YMCA of Greater Boston Initiatives for Child Development, including curriculum, assessments, and kindergarten readiness
• Develop a weekly schedule for presence in designated classrooms to observe program, interactions, audit paperwork, address issues, and support lead teacher
• Develop a comprehensive daily program schedule with monthly themes that engage children and are inclusive of all
• Cook and distribute meals to each classroom for breakfast, lunch, and snack daily
• Coordinate parent conferences, communications, and monthly meetings
• Ensure the safety and protection of every child through structured activity, protocol, and diligent hiring practices
• Develop and maintain a parent advisory committee (to help facilitate goals, programming priorities, and parent engagement)
• Evaluate the performance of early education Child Development personnel at the site, and review these evaluations annually with the Child Development Team Leader
• Prepare and submit in a timely fashion all reports required by Branch Executive and Greater Boston Y
• Prepare the annual budget for the department in consultation with the Child Development Team; administer the budget; taking appropriate action to ensure fiscal soundness
• Aid in the preparation of proposals to receive additional funding through various grants that support the growth of early education
• Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals
• Attend designated staff functions, including annual All-Staff Conference and Quarterly Leadership Meetings
• Remain current in required and voluntary training in order to promote growth of mind, spirit and character values for all, and deliver that training to staff
• Provide coverage to ensure ratios are maintained, assuming the duties of the classroom teacher in their absence, facilitating throughout the room, exploring with children, and expanding on their knowledge base

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• 5 - 7 years professional teaching experience supervising staff and developing curriculum
• Must meet EEC qualifications per state regulations for Director II and be 21 years of age
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental progression of skills and program development

Skills

• Excellent public relations and conflict resolution skills in order to facilitate positive relationships with parents, staff, children, and outside agencies
• A concern for detail and accuracy and have the ability to delegate responsibility

Job Benefits

The YMCA of Greater Boston offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• FREE YMCA Membership for you
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons
• Discounted or FREE family membership
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)