Assistant Director, Early Childhood Center

YMC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative work culture

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Join the Edward L Gaylord Downtown YMCA as a Child Development Center Assistant Director and help foster a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. This leadership role supports a dynamic team dedicated to community well-being and professional growth.

Starting at $17.00 per hour. The Assistant Director assists the Center Director in operations, ensuring licensing standards and family-focused service in Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• Must stay CPR/PR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma required.
• State specific requirements for position required.
• Prefer Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or Business, associate's degree, certificate of Mastery.
• Must be at the DHS bronze level or higher.
• Minimum of two years' experience in Early Childhood Development.

Responsibilities

• Must stay current in CPR/ AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficient in use of desktop computer and ability to quickly learn software.
• Current driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to perform all of the essential functions for each position in the Center, including, but not limited to teacher, cook, and van/bus driver.
• Provide superior customer service to all external and internal customers.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Ability to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children and staff.
• Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours.
• Supervise and train staff, plan curriculum, maintain the facility and schedule activities.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education and the ability to ensure its use in the classroom.
• Ability to implement Center policies and procedures.
• Position requires adaptability.
• Engage in multiple tasks and respond to changing needs.

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid

Communication

Administrative

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Developmentally appropriate practice

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Business

Associate's degree

Certificate of Mastery

DHS bronze level or higher

Tools

Desktop software

Job description

Join the Edward L Gaylord Downtown YMCA as a Child Development Center Assistant Director and help foster a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. This leadership role supports a dynamic team dedicated to community well-being and professional growth.

Starting at $17.00 per hour. The Assistant Director assists the Center Director in operations, ensuring licensing standards and family-focused service in Oklahoma.