Program Supervisor- Early Education

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key member of the Early Education Center team.
• Supports the planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum.
• Works directly with children to maintain the appropriate teacher-to-child ratio for approximately 60% of their scheduled hours.
• Professionally communicates as needed confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians including newsletters, individual parent communication, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Supports the Center with accurate record keeping, troubleshooting, and management of the food program, Tadpoles, and Teaching Strategies among others.
• Maintains professional relationships with families, facility/center personnel, and the community.
• May plan and conduct events for guardians/parents.
• Maintains required records according to YMCA and DCYF standards, including attendance records, immunization records, registration information, accident reports, discipline records, and fire evacuation records.
• Ensures that site supplies are maintained.
• Ensures 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.
• Prepares and serves snacks.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of experience working with children ages 0-5 years old, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
• Six months or more of supervisory experience.
• Minimum education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Age requirement: 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Preferred education: 45 credits hours specific to Early Childhood Education of 100-level or above college-level coursework - must complete an ECE state certificate or equivalent or complete within 2 years of hire.