Bilingual Early Learning Readiness Manager

Nature and Scope

Under the leadership of the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Bilingual (Spanish) Early Learning Readiness (ELR) Manager will be primarily responsible for planning, delivering, and supervising the association’s Early Learning Readiness program and for the successful achievement of improved social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and general well-being of children and their adult caregivers. The director works directly with the ELR Facilitators as part of the planning and delivery process.

• Lead and supervise the teaching team in the creation and implementation of developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive learning environments that nurture children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Provide support and supervision to the teaching team to ensure implementation of individualized, developmentally appropriate curriculum that is aligned with Early Learning Standards.
• Lead and supervise the teaching team in positive interactions between staff and children, including practicing positive behavior guidance, encouraging and modeling developmentally appropriate social behaviors and appropriate expression of emotions, and demonstrating responsiveness to children’s interests, needs, and abilities.
• In partnership with the team and other administrative staff, ensure all child school readiness data is collected, analyzed, and utilized appropriately to guide classroom instruction and continuous program improvement.
• Monitor and report on progress toward the program’s goals and objectives.
• Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate the performance of Teachers, Teaching Assistants, CDA’s, and Substitutes.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to teaching staff in providing individualized, high-quality services.
• Address staff performance concerns in an appropriate and timely manner in collaboration with the Center Operations Manager and Human Resources staff.
• Complete monthly classroom observations of assigned teaching staff and provide quality, specific feedback designed to increase the quality of teaching and learning.
• Identify overall staff training needs and assist in the planning and implementation of staff development workshops and other in-service programs.
• Support Teaching staff in completing accurate and timely comprehensive developmental assessments on children.
• Hold regular staff meetings (minimum of one per month) to disseminate information, provide staff with an avenue to share best practices, and provide feedback.
• Monitor assigned sites regularly to ensure compliance with program standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain complete, accurate data for all sites and submit monthly and annual reports in a timely manner.
• Create program delivery schedules and supervise staff to ensure they carry out daily program tasks.
• Ensure all Early Learning Readiness programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Plan and implement all program evaluations & outcomes measurements.
• Drive the Y program van to and from program site daily as needed.
• Load and unload learning center equipment into the van daily.
• Assist as needed in setting up the learning environment with program equipment.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding Early Learning programs, schedule, and direct the planning and delivery of learning activities and curriculum.
• Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation, Branch and off-site Emergency procedures, and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
• Maintain and report incident/accident paperwork.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• High school diploma / GED and 4+ years of experience OR CDA (Child Development Associate) Certificate and 3+ years OR bachelor’s degree in education and 2+ years working with children 0-5.
• 1+ years supervisory experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to drive a cargo van and travel to multiple locations within a 30-mile radius of the central office location.
• Must be able to travel daily to multiple sites in the community, including the set up and…