Assistant Director of Early Childhood and Curriculum
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$50000 - $55000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Southington, Connecticut |
About this job
Job Description
Job Description
We seek an Assistant Early Childhood Director to help build a strong foundation for our youngest learners.
Job Summary
The Assistant Early Childhood Director position focuses on the overall success of the programs, with key responsibilities centered on;
- Quality & Safety: Delivering excellent childcare while prioritizing the safety of children and staff
- Operational Excellence: Ensuring efficient program administration, meeting licensing requirements
- Team Leadership: Foster a positive and productive environment among the staff team
Qualifications
- Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Knowledge of NAEYC preferred
- Must be knowledgeable about current early childhood issues, trends and teaching strategies, work cooperatively with others, and have at least 5 years of experience working with children
- Must provide excellent customer service with families, members of the YMCA and children
- Experience with leadership or supervision
Essential Functions
- Support curriculum development and implementation in the classroom, including conducting regular classroom observations, giving feedback to teachers, and implementing quality improvements.
- Assist with achieving and maintaining NAEYC Accreditation by collecting and inputting assessment items
- Review and make recommendations to current policies.
- Assist with the overall implementation and supervision of all programs in the Early Childhood program.
- Assist the director with staff management, including but not limited to supervision, records, scheduling, call-outs, and reviews
- Collaborate with the Early Childhood Director to ensure positive/effective communication with families and staff
- Support the program with the responsibility of closing and opening the YMCA Learning Center on scheduled days
- Adhere to all policies and procedures related to child abuse prevention
- Foster a positive team-oriented environment, encouraging staff growth and development
- Be a positive role model for children, families, and staff
Full-time exempt position with a full benefits package: medical insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, 14% retirement contribution (after 2 years of service), life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and family membership benefits as outlined in the employee handbook.
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