Job Description

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

• Ability to care for young children in a group setting
• Ability to work with others as a team
• Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA preferred
• Experience in an Early Childhood setting required
• Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First aid (30 days post hire)
• Core Curriculum Training (60 days post hire)
• Negative TB Test (every two years)
• Minimum age 21 years old
• Able to pass multiple-screen drug test

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature
• Assist in managing all classrooms at the center and ensuring compliance with YMCA policies and procedures including Kentucky Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations
• Assist in the development and implementation of the program curriculum and program activities
• Coordination of activity calendar and special events
• Recruit, hire, develop and supervise staff teams
• Ensure safety of all children by observing, keeping ratios counts, train of staff in the area of safety policies and procedures
• Help to recruit substitutes and maintain an active sub list for staff
• Practice continuous quality improvement, evaluating programs and implementing changes as needed.
• Complete administration work as required for center operations
• Participate in regularly schedule staff meetings in conjunction with the Child Care Center Director
• Assist the Child Care Program Director/District Supervisor in reaching enrollment and revenue goals Communicate regularly with the Child Care Director, and maintain a confidential, professional rapport
• Assist in maintaining record keeping at the Center to include children’s files and immunizations, staff files, and staff training records
• Assist with budget development and monitor expenses for the Center as requested by the Director
• Assist with supply requests and purchases at the Center
• Host and/or attend child care trainings and all Family Events
• Works hands-on to meet ratio requirements
• Assume all other duties and assignments deemed appropriate by the Child Care Center Director, and the Branch Administration
• Consistent positive attitude, modeling the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature
• Candidate must be able and ENJOY working with ages 6 weeks – 5 year olds and be responsible for knowing developmental differences
• Punctual, reliable, creative, and a self-starter
• Can create and facilitate age-appropriate activities for young children
• Primary responsibility for the health, welfare and safety of the children in the assigned classroom, and for ensuring quality programming
• Provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere that meets all licensing regulations; maintain classroom and center cleanliness, sanitation, organization and appearance
• Creative Curriculum, lesson plans, studies, assessments, parent conferences
• Maintain all documentation – attendance, incident reports, food program counts, medication waivers, daily care sheets, et al – according to State Licensing and program requirements
• Build and maintain open communication with children, parents, director and other staff
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings

Education Requirements (Any)

Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA preferred

Certification Requirements (Any)

Core Curriculum Training (60 Day post hire)
Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid (30 Day post hire)
Able to pass multiple-screen drug test
Negative TB Test ( every two years)

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Community Wide Individual Membership