Early Childhood & Curriculum Excellence Lead

Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

paid time off

paid sick leave

paid holidays

14% retirement contribution (after 2 y

life insurance

long-term disability insurance

family membership benefits as outlined

Job summary

Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking an Assistant Director of Early Childhood and Curriculum to lead curriculum development and program quality within the YMCA Learning Center in Southington, CT.

The role focuses on program success, safety, licensing compliance, and team leadership, with responsibilities including staff supervision, policy review, and maintaining strong family communication.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Knowledge of NAEYC preferred
• Must be knowledgeable about current early childhood issues, trends and teaching strategies, work cooperatively with others, and have at least 5 years of experience working with children
• Must provide excellent customer service with families, members of the YMCA and children
• Experience with leadership or supervision

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum development and implementation in the classroom, including conducting regular classroom observations, giving feedback to teachers, and implementing quality improvements.
• Assist with achieving and maintaining NAEYC Accreditation by collecting and inputting assessment items
• Review and make recommendations to current policies.
• Assist with the overall implementation and supervision of all programs in the Early Childhood program.
• Assist the director with staff management, including but not limited to supervision, records, scheduling, call-outs, and reviews
• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Director to ensure positive/effective communication with families and staff
• Support the program with the responsibility of closing and opening the YMCA Learning Center on scheduled days
• Adhere to all policies and procedures related to child abuse prevention
• Foster a positive team-oriented environment, encouraging staff growth and development
• Be a positive role model for children, families, and staff

Skills

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Observation and feedback

Communication with families

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA is seeking an Assistant Director of Early Childhood and Curriculum to lead curriculum development and program quality within the YMCA Learning Center in Southington, CT.

The role focuses on program success, safety, licensing compliance, and team leadership, with responsibilities including staff supervision, policy review, and maintaining strong family communication.