Assistant Childcare Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Assistant Child Care Director at Decatur Family YMCA assists in the development and operations of the Child Development Center ages 2-5, ensuring the program meets its intended goals.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 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 and 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees implementation of the Creative Curriculum within the established guidelines.

2. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.

4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations of teaching staff and children in the classroom setting.

5. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents and connects them to the YMCA.

6. Maintains required program records.

7. Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

9. Help with implementation and maintaining of records for attendance and the Food Program.

10. Ensure all staff is up to date training i.e. Gateway, praesidium, and any other training necessary for employment with the YMCA.

11. Serve as the primary backup for classroom coverage; if a staff member calls off, you will be next in line to work in the childcare classroom.

12. Support staff and maintain program operations when the Senior Childcare Director is unavailable, helping with guidance and coordination, but not handling disciplinary matters. In the event of an emergent situation, defer to the CEO.

13. Other duties as assigned