YMCA Silver Spring Asst. Early Learning Director

The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join a great team of professionals committed and passionate about working with youth.

A career at the Y is one of the most rewarding career experiences you will encounter. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Early Learning Director at our YMCA Silver Spring location.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Advance your career and make a difference by joining the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington!

Position : Assistant Early Learning Director

Salary : $52,000

Responsibilities :

• Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taught
• Supervises staff, including call outs, PTO, daily staff schedule, and concerns or issues
• Ensures that curriculum is designed and implemented
• Orders supplies
• Coordinates monthly newsletter
• Generates snack menu
• Ensures daily, weekly, and monthly communication to parents to support 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 ensures trainings are suited to improve the quality of our teachers and centers
• Monitors and organizes classroom attendance, sign in & out
• Assists with hiring, training, coaching, supervising, and evaluating Early Learning staff
• Handles development and disciplinary issues with staff as needed, and implements reward and recognition practices
• Provides training and orientation for new parents, teachers, and children including touring families and transitioning children
• Maintains staff files and compliance in CPR / First Aid certifications, including blood borne pathogens, HAZMAT, and other required certifications of the field
• Attends monthly PAC meetings with Director
• Partners 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
• Creates, develops, and maintains 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

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Recreation, or 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.

Strong organizational and administrative skills including supervision, program development, and working with children and parents.

Ability to supervise staff. Effective communication skills with children and parents. Commitment to working with diverse populations and to YMCA character development.

Join the Y!

We appreciate your talents, hard work, and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan.

In addition, we provide a 403(b) savings plan; high-quality healthcare; free YMCA membership for you and your family; a generous paid time off package;

numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented, and diverse individuals.

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