Job Description
Job Description
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 YMCA of the Twin Tiers oversees the development and operations of YMCA ELC under the direction of the Executive Director.
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: 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. Implements the Creative Curriculum in classroom. Prepares and implements age appropriate activities to provide for developmental growth.
2. Submits monthly lesson plans through the Teaching Strategies platform
3. Maintains children’s records in compliance with state regulations and YMCA procedures
4. Communicates information directly with parents/guardians
5. Ensures compliance with NYS Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) regulations (i.e. safety, nutrition, discipline, staff, health care plan, training)
6. Maintains a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and inviting environment.
7. Identifies and resolves problem areas to ensure parent satisfaction.
8. Acts as a role model for children and adults by conducting themselves in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner.
9. Ensures safety and appropriate behavior in the classroom and the entire ELC and manages transitions smoothly.
10. Works with the ELC Assistant Director in the design of the classroom space and is responsible for making sure that materials are ready for use and put away at the end of the day.
11. Uses Teaching Strategies GOLD to observe and assess children, providing information on the child’s developmental level
12. Responsible for setting up a system writing daily notes for families that reflect the child’s daily experiences in the program.
13. Responsible for the supervision and training of classroom assistant teachers and aides
14. Keeps the safety of children as a first priority. Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, families, and other staff at all times.
15. Uses positive and constructive methods of behavior management
16. Participates in 30 hours of training per year and 25% must be in the area of children with special needs.
17. Assists the ELC Director and Assistant Director in evaluating the staff annually.
18. Assists the ELC Director in evaluating the staff annually.
19. Helps conduct student assessments and parent/teacher conferences.
20. Keeps updated professional knowledge through self-study, research, and/or conference/workshop participation.
21. Maintains certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as required for the position.
22. Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y.
23. Participates in branch programs and special events as requested.
24. Represents the YMCA in a professional manner at all times.
25. Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
26. Adherence to Confidentiality policy and code of ethics at all times.
27. Adherence to all policies regarding personal conduct as listed in the YMCA Employee Handbook.
28. Carries out additional responsibilities and assignments deemed necessary by the CEO or the Director.
29. This job description may not be all-inclusive and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by the CEO or the Director.
BENEFITS:
- COMPLIMENTARY YMCA Family Membership
- Program/Child Care Discounts
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Long Term Disability (Company pays on behalf of the employee)
- Life Insurance (Company pays up to salary on behalf of the employee)
- Retirement Plan Options
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record. As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.