Early Learning Center - Assistant Director (Hernando, Ms)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Memphis & Mid-South, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for planning and implementing all activities and managing the execution of daily lesson plans for the Early Learning site according to DHS and YMCA policies and procedures. The Assistant Director will assist with supervising and training staff on best practices. The Assistant Director will be responsible for providing a program that will ensure the participants' safety at all times and foster children's social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth and adheres to YMCA program guidelines, Early Learning Standards, and DHS standards. The Assistant Director will maintain positive relationships with YMCA staff, school staff, and School Age participants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Oversee the operation of a before/after school site, additionally supporting seasonal camp sites.
• Maintain all state and local policies and procedures; adhere to state licensing standards; conduct a licensing inspection at the site.
• Implement a daily curriculum that meets Early Learning Standards and direct staff and children in the daily activities outlined in weekly lesson plans. Keep up with calendars, and maintain daily record keeping including rosters.
• Actively teach in any classroom in the center as needed.
• Set up and take down program space so that area is transformed into a child-friendly environment; this includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment ensuring program space is left in organized fashion.
• Supervise staff including schedules, staff coverage, assist in training and developing assistant teachers and teachers.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the community to include; schools, churches, libraries.
• Develop and maintain communication with parents that meet DHS requirements; attend and/or conduct parent conferences.
• Maintain DHS child care licensing individual files for staff and children and to ensure that they are current and complete.
• Support the communication and collection of balances owed in conjunction with the child care billing services department.
• Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site.
• Maintain meal counts accurately.
• Participate in YMCA volunteer programs and the Annual Giving Campaign.
• Expected to be mobile across the entire system for fill in.
• Work and support special events.
• Help facilitate training of part time staff.
• Be available for some weekend work.
• Carry out special projects and perform office duties as assigned by program staff.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y's efforts for all stakeholders.
Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y's mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• Must have at least one year of management, supervisory experience
• An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Education/Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in child development or related experience; employee must enroll in Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) certificate to complete thirty hours of orientation training, or the equivalent as recognized by the Department within the first year of employment; OR
  • Two years of college (30 hours of which shall be in business or management, child or youth development, early childhood education or related field) and two years of experience in a group setting; OR
  • Four-year degree and one year of full-time (paid or unpaid) experience in a group setting
• Certifications Required:
  • Before start of 1st shift:
    • New Hire Orientation training
    • DHS Background Disclosure Form & Fingerprint appointment
    • Abuse Registry Check
    • DHS Physical health form
    • Proof of education
    • Completed references report
    • Past Employment reference
    • DHS TCCOTS "Before you Begin" and "Shaken Baby" training
    • Pre-service training

• • Within 30 days of hire:
    • CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric)
    • Must maintain annual training requirements

WORK SCHEDULE:
The full time work schedule for this position is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm, though evenings, and weekends work may be required at certain times of the year. Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of the specific ELC site.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Some Exposure to the outdoor elements
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
• Exposure to some chemical elements
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Information Security and Sensitivity Conditions:

• This position requires elevated security permissions (administrative) to one or more systems which store or maintain sensitive and/or confidential information
• This position requires access to sensitive and confidential information
• All systems activity performed by individuals working in this position is subject to periodic system audits
• This position may be subject to privileged information such as organization changes, staffing changes, security events or other sensitive communications and is expected to protect and keep sensitive confidential communications and/or information private
• Failure to comply with any security and/or sensitivity related duties as defined in this section may result in disciplinary action which may include termination

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $16.00
• Max Hiring Rate $18.00

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