Assistant Early Learning Director

Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Washington DC
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

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Position :   Assistant Early Learning Director

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

Assists Early Learning Director with the overall operation of the Early Learning program site(s), including licensing, curriculum development and delivery, health and safety of the children

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taught

Supervises staff, to include call outs, PTO, daily staff schedule and concerns or issues

Ensures that curriculum is designed and implemented

Coordinates monthly newsletter

Ensuring daily, weekly, monthly communication to parents to support the lesson plans and the milestones and development of the children within the program

Supervises programs, including operation, maintenance, appearance, and cleanliness

Codes incoming bills for payment

Organizes and Tracks employee training to ensure staff are in compliance with licensing regulations and ensuring trainings are suited to improve the quality of our teachers and centers

Monitors and organizes classrooms-attendance, sign in & out

Assist with Hiring, training, coaching, supervising and evaluating Early Learning staff

Appropriately handle development and disciplinary issues with staff as needed, and implement reward and recognition practices

Provides training and orientation for new parents, teachers and children including touring families and transitioning children

Responsible for maintaining staff files and maintaining staff compliance in CPR/First Aid certifications, including blood borne pathogens, HAZMAT, and other required certifications of the field

Attending monthly PAC meetings with Director

Partner with parents to effectively address their questions/concerns

Assists with classroom observations and technical support

Substitutes in classrooms as needed

Supports the program goals of the YMCA as a whole and the branch in particular

Operates facility and program in Early Learning Director’s absence

Responsible for creating, developing and maintaining a positive relationship with teachers, parents and other branch staff

Stays current with all licensing, state and local regulations and ensures that the site and all of its staff are in compliance at all times

Assists Director as needed in preparing the branch or continuing to adhere to NAEYC accreditation

Other duties as required

Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Recreation, Human Services

Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test

Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting

Must meet the county/state licensing requirements

Minimum of three years experience working primarily with preschoolers or school age children (depending on program) in a licensed child care center

Must have strong organizational and administrative skills including supervision, program development and working with children and parents

Ability to supervise staff

Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents.

Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development

Position requires ongoing progress towards Team Leader Certification

Working Conditions:

Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children

Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds

Must have visual acuity to observe all children

YMCA Facility Percentage to Capacity as of 10am: YMCA Alexandria -22% • YMCA Arlington - 7% • YMCA Fairfax County Reston - 21% • YMCA Bethesda Chevy-Chase - 16% • YMCA Silver Spring - 11% • YMCA Anthony Bowen - 18%

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