Preschool Assistant Director

About the role

We are seeking an experienced professional who is passionate about nurturing young minds and building strong connections within our community. As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy free YMCA membership, flexible scheduling, and discounted child care and summer camp programs.

Responsibilities

• Finding new and engaging ways to help kids learn, while maintaining control of environments that build children’s self-esteem
• Implementing and planning curriculum for the program; ensuring child-centered and developmentally appropriate learning experiences throughout classrooms using positive reinforcement for behavioral management
• Conducting and recording weekly child observations as well as any related to child behavior concerns or development that may require early intervention with parents/guardians
• Being patient and kind with our parents/guardians, communicating effectively and in a timely manner regarding children’s program experience, progress (written as well as verbal) while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity
• Accurately maintaining daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports, as well as compliant paperwork within timesheets, incident reports, weekly reports, and child observation reports
• Ensuring centers are maintained with quality learning materials, organized accordingly in labeled containers associated with appropriate learning centers
• Attending team-planning meetings monthly or more as needed
• Actively campaigning for the Annual Campaign and working to develop donors and volunteers
• Supervising all staff on site

Requirements

• Achievement of a degree from an accredited college or university in an education or human services related field
• 2+ years verified child care experience (2500 hours)
• Passionate about working with children in a fun, diverse environment
• Ability to pass all relevant clearances and keep up to date on trainings

Qualifications

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.