Early Learning Center Assistant Director

Description

$18.00 - $24.00/hour

Monday-Friday

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. Under the direction of the Early Learning Center Director, the Assistant Early Learning Center Director will organize the day-to-day operations of their assigned program areas, including direct oversight of staff. The Assistant Director assures the well‑being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
• Plans, coordinates, organizes and leads all daily program activities.
• Provides leadership to staff, ensures adequate coverage for all activities.
• Observes and follows the Early Learning Center program guidelines as well as the regulations set by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Maintains records related to the program, including but not limited to OCFS paperwork, CACFP and DSS.
• Communicates with management on behalf of the Director.
• Acts as a proxy for the Director as needed in their absence.
• Collaborates with the Director to sustain, promote, and grow departmental programs and services.
• Works as needed in ratio supporting and coaching children and staff.
• Manages program expenses.
• Participates in strategic planning and presides over meetings as needed.
• Maintains policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Assists with all supervision of staff, including recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, human resources and payroll functions, recognition, and discipline of employees; scheduling and facilitating staff meetings and trainings; overall safety; addresses complaints; and resolves problems effectively with the support of their direct supervisor.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.

• Communication & Influence:
  Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion:
  Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
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