Assistant Childcare Director
hace 4 días
Grand Rapids
Job DescriptionDescription: POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Child Care Director is responsible for supporting the daily operations and administration of a child development center. This role includes supporting teachers with lesson planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Assistant Child Care Director will also assist with budget monitoring, program enrollment, and communication with parents and guardians. The ideal candidate is a dedicated leader with a passion for early childhood education, looking for professional growth opportunities, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to create a positive and supportive atmosphere for both staff and children. This position requires face-to-face leadership in these programs and may involve early morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Supports the management of the day-to-day operations of the child development center to ensure a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children; manages daily operations of the center in the Director’s absence., • Contributes to the maintenance and continuous improvement of improves quality standards for educational and care practices., • Assists with managing recruiting, orientating, and enrolling of children/families, in collaboration with outreach and enrollment specialist, • Advises and supports parents/guardians of necessary child/family referrals, • Confers with parents/guardians regarding child/ren progress, facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures, • Advises teaching staff regarding child's behavioral or learning concerns, and uses the developmental and behavioral support process., • Assists with reviewing and evaluating facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations and licensing requirements. Maintains a positive relationship with assigned licensing consultants, • Assists with conducting regular inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations., • Builds and maintains community partner relationships in the facility and in the community, • Assists and supports hiring and onboarding of teaching staff, in collaboration with Program Administrator and Regional Program Director, • Plans, assigns, and directs work; assists with creating staff schedules and manage staffing needs; addresses complaints and resolves problems, • Sets goals and objectives for staff members; conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback to improve teaching practices., • Assists with Annual Campaign, • Liaises with contracted custodial team and maintain all areas in a clean, presentable fashion, • Serves in ratio as needed to cover PTO, vacancies, or leaves of absence., • Participates in management meetings, strategic planning, and effectively cascade communication to team members, • Participates in YMCA Child Care Career Pathway initiatives, such as the aspiring directors program[DB1.1][RP1.2], • Assists with ensuring grant compliance, as required, • Assists in an interim director role as needed. Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure the success of the YMCA and its mission-driven work. COMPENSATION $20.50 - $25.00 ; Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt BENEFITS • Free YMCA Family Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities & program discounts for you and your family!, • 50% Childcare Discount – Discount is off the regular rate for each child enrolled in a YMCA childcare program, excluding the infant room., • Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Up to 93% employer paid plan options through Blue Care Network., • Dental and Vision Insurance – low-cost coverage options., • Health Savings Account (HSA) – Receive up to $1,040 in employer contributions each year to help cover qualified medical expenses., • Generous Paid Time Off – Beginning with 3 weeks of PTO per year, plus 9 paid holidays., • Paid Parental Leave - Dedicated time off to support you during the arrival or adoption of a child., • Retirement Savings – 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan., • Paid Disability Leave – short & long term disability coverage., • Life Insurance – employer paid life insurance, plus voluntary coverage for the entire family., • Optional Insurance – Customize your coverage with options like accident, hospital, pet, and legal insurance, plus more to fit your lifestyle and needs., • Pay on Demand – Access your earned wages before payday., • Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities, • Loan Forgiveness - Eligible employees can also take advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)., • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: • Education: CDA or associate's degree (AA) from two-year college in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required, • Experience: Three to five years’ experience with licensed child care in a lead teacher or coordinator capacity; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience., • Proven Expertise: Strong knowledge of state regulations and licensing requirements for childcare centers. Must have working knowledge of sound fiscal principals., • Mission-Driven Leadership: Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages and lifestyles. Ability and desire to work with children infant to 6 years of age. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION • Complete required trainings as specified in Michigan State Licensing for Childcare Centers, • Blood Borne Pathogen training, • CPR Certification required within the first 60 days, • First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days, • State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT), • Fingerprinting WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TRAVEL: 5 - 10% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.