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Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs Child

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Tucson, AZ, USA
Full-time

The greatest legacy one can pass on to children is not money or material things, but a legacy of character and faith.

Under the direction of the Director of Early Childhood Programs and/or Executive Director of Youth Development the Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs, in cooperation with other staff, is responsible for carrying out the day to day operations for early childhood programs with a focus on program quality and program growth. The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for overseeing Quality First initiatives, program enrollment, curriculum implementation, staffing, health and safety, billing and state licensing requirements. The Assistant Director is expected to create a quality experience for children and parents with an emphasis on achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and their families. This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develops and implements a curriculum that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
  • Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
  • Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
  • Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each classroom including child and coaching of teachers.
  • Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents and host site personnel. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
  • Maintains program site and equipment, maintain required program records and inventory of materials. Order necessary supplies and inventory materials.
  • Conduct monthly staff meetings, and staff training.
  • Remain in accordance to state licensing and state subsidy rules/regulations.
  • Adhere to guidelines applicable to Child and Adult Care Food Program and attend CACFP annual training. Orient and train staff on requires procedural steps.
  • Obtain eighteen (18) hours of training and/or course work annually within childcare field.
  • Assist in the implementation of the operating budget and exercise appropriate controls to ensure operations are maintained in a fiscally responsible manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Associate degree or Bachelor degree in early childhood, child development or closely related field, NAC, CDA, CCP, or CPC credentials preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
  • Current Fingerprint clearance card or the ability to apply for one within seven (7) days of hire
  • Minimum age requirement: 21 years of age
  • Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications or completion within thirty (30) days of hire
  • Completion of the Ys online training within seven (7) days of hire
  • Previous experience working with children.
  • Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate
  • program activities.
  • Previous experience with diverse populations with the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
  • Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Bilingual Preferred
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $15.00 - $18.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 29 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 29 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit