Assistant Center Director, Early Learning

Seattle YMCA; Auburn (WA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Program discounts

Job summary

The Seattle YMCA is seeking an Assistant Center Director, Early Learning to oversee day-to-day operations at our Auburn childcare site. You will supervise staff, ensure safety, manage curriculum, and support families within a caring, collaborative team.

This full-time role operates Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm, with the goal of delivering high-quality early education. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including membership, health/dental/vision, retirement contributions, mental health

Qualifications

• Written proof of education, including a current CDA or minimum college credits as required by DEL (e.g., 45 credits in Early Childhood Education).
• Two years or more of experience working with children kindergarten aged and younger.
• Experience overseeing, planning, and implementing group activities.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Passion for Excellence.
• We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccinations. To make this process convenient for our new hires, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (i.e., language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Ensure planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate childcare site staff/volunteers. Plan professional development and conduct staff meetings/trainings; maintain staff ratios.
• Communicate with parents/guardians including newsletters and conferences.
• Follow YMCA policies, medical and disciplinary procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Maintain professional relationships with families and community; may plan events for parents.
• Maintain records per YMCA and DSHS standards; recruit new enrollments.
• Ensure site supplies are stocked and purchased as needed.

Job description

Overview

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

We are seeking Early Education professionals who are passionate about and dedicated to providing children and their families with an excellent educational experience. This opportunity is fantastic for someone who is eager to grow in an environment that values your contributions and communication skills. You will work in a supportive and caring environment with a responsive leadership team and phenomenal resources and materials.

The Assistant Center Director, Early Learning provides day-to-day supervision and management of a childcare site. They plan and implement a safe and quality childcare program through working directly with employees, participants, and parents.

We are looking to hire full-time non-exempt (hourly) staff at our Auburn location. Shifts will be within our operating hours of Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

To learn more about building brighter futures through Early Education, visit Early Education | YMCA of Greater Seattle | Community Programs Fitness & Youth Development.

What you'll get from working at The Y:

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff.

*Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range: $32.00 - $34.00 / hourly DOE

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing as Assistant Center Director, Early Learning:

• Ensure planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA. Is responsible for the quality and completion of all program plans, including lesson, behavior, and event plans.

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate childcare site staff/volunteers. Is responsible for professional development planning. Conduct staff meetings and organizes trainings. Maintain required staff/child ratios.

• Professionally communicate as needed confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians, including newsletters, individual parent communication, and parent/teacher conferences.

• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.

• Maintain professional relationships with families, facility personnel, and the community. May plan and conduct events for parents.

• May maintain required records according to YMCA and DSHS standards, including attendance records, immunization records, registration information, accident reports, discipline records, and fire evacuation records.

• Recruit new enrollments.

• Ensure that site supplies are maintained and purchased as necessary.

• May assist with developing and monitoring department budgets.

• Ensure developmentally appropriate classrooms, including appearance, décor, and cleanliness of site.

• May supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.

• May prepare and serve snacks.

• Recruit and support members of Parent Advisory Group.

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a licensed childcare center.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone / smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

You are 21 years of age or older and have:

• Written proof of education, including a current CDA or minimum college credits as required by DEL (e.g., 45 credits in Early Childhood Education).
• Two years or more of experience working with children kindergarten aged and younger.
• Experience overseeing, planning, and implementing group activities.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Passion for Excellence.
• We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccinations. To make this process convenient for our new hires, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (i.e., language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, will be considered.

You’ll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
• Are very adaptable
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet
• Truly enjoy being of service to people
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all

MISSION STATEMENT

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.