Preschool Assistant Director

About the role

The Y Assistant Preschool Director contributes to the Y's mission by assisting the Preschool Director with the overall operations of a Y preschool center. This includes providing administrative support and ensuring the preschool meets Y standards, Maryland Office of Childcare (OCC) and accreditation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Preschool Director
• Sure 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

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for young children
• Patience
• Good humor
• Good judgment
• 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
• A high school diploma or an associate’s degree in early childhood (preferred)
• Your 90 hour child care certification

Qualifications

• Abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth
• Complete training on child abuse prevention
• Comply with legal reporting requirements

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Dependent care FSA
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training and development programs aligned with the Y's mission

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD