Assistant Center Director - Jackson ELC

Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

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 .

Physical Demands

• Follow state, federal and YMCA Memphis and The Mid-South guidelines, including immunizations, employment physical, and required Health & Safety Training.
• Lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds, frequently. (Occasionally lift, move or hold weight more than 40 pounds).
• Supervise and interact with children outdoors, for extended periods in varied weather conditions.
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
• Always present a professional demeanor.

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.

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