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Assistant Director of Early Childhood and Curriculum in Southington, Connecticut at Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA

NewSalary: $50000 - $55000Job Function: Executive/Management
Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA
Southington, Connecticut, 06489, United States
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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.


Job Location

Southington, Connecticut, 06489, United States

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