Assistant Child Care Center Director

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Town of Penfield (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Child Care Assistant to support the overall child care program at a YMCA Childcare Center. The role involves assisting the Child Care Center Director, supervising staff, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood or related field, along with relevant experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage various tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience caring for children.
• Experience in a supervisor role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall child care program at a YMCA Childcare Center.
• Supervise child care center staff and daily operations.
• Process payments, billing, and data entry.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood

CDA certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Child Care Center Director, this position is accountable to assisting in the overall child care program at a YMCA Childcare Center. This includes assisting the Child Care Center Director in the training and supervision of all child care center staff, and daily program and administrative operations, including the education, health, welfare, and safety of the children enrolled in the child care center. The responsibilities also include processing payments, billing, mailing, data entry and collections for the child care center. The position is responsible for demonstrating leadership competencies to ensure mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field or a CDA AND two years’ experience caring for children.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Experience in a supervisor role.

Demonstrated knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in directing daily activities.

CPR/AED, First Aid and MAT certification required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift

Must be able to bend and stoop occasionally

Must be able to lift 45 pounds occasionally

Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times.

Ability to move quickly to react to safety issues in the setting (i.e. aggressive behavior).

Ability to move around the gym/field to assist children and supervise children with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs.

Ability to work in all elements (i.e. outside in all weather)

Ability to move from program site to branch or site to site, and is required to enter all YMCA environments including, program space, buses, schools, pools, and program area.