Assistant Director of Early Childhood and Curriculum

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Full Time
-Exempt Team Leader Southington, CT, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

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
• family membership benefits as outlined in the employee handbook