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.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• 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

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in child development or related experience; 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 a four-year degree and one year of experience in related field
• Full-time (paid or unpaid) experience in a group setting & management or supervisory experience preferred
• Responds well to unusual or crisis situations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer literacy required.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of families and staff.
• Experience working in an inclusive work environment and managing across differences. Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, etc.). The ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Certifications Required: Before start of 1st shift:

• New Hire Orientation training
• DHS requirements such as:
• Abuse Registry Check
• Proof of education
• Completed references report
• Past Employment verification
• 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

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 system 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 or confidential communications and/or information private.
• Failure to comply with any security and/or sensitivity related duties as defined in this section will result in disciplinary action which may include termination.

At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment.) FirstAid and CPR Training.** Prior to beginning child care duties. TB test or signed statementfrom a medical provider showing negative results for tuberculosis. [Based on DHSrequirement for the State]

Work Schedule:

The full time work schedule for this position is generally Monday through Friday, though evenings, andweekends work may be required at certain times of the year. Flexible work schedule required. Workschedules 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 50 pounds

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.

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