Assistant Center Director - Jackson ELC

Job description

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 trans...