Early Learning Assistant Site Director - Central

YMCA of Central New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

YMCA retirement contribution

Job summary

YMCA of Central New Mexico is seeking an Early Learning Assistant Site Director to support the program director in leadership, administration, and daily operations of the ECE program in Albuquerque. You will help ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and family engagement while upholding the YMCA mission.

You will supervise classrooms, mentor staff, and manage curriculum and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in ECE or related field; progress toward degree considered.
• Must meet NM ECECD Assistant Director licensing requirements.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Minimum two years of early childhood experience and at least one year in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of Brightwheel, Teaching Strategies GOLD, Creative Curriculum, CACFP, and NM licensing regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database systems.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families, staff, and community partners.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations and supervise classrooms.
• Ensure compliance with ECECD licensing regulations and NM guidelines.
• Assist with enrollment, tours, and family communication.
• Coach, mentor, onboard, and evaluate staff.
• Monitor curriculum using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Oversee Brightwheel documentation and health records.
• Maintain staffing ratios and assist with scheduling.
• Promote safety and abuse prevention policies.
• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and fiscal accountability.
• Coordinate monthly family engagement events and liaise with community partners.
• Serve as Acting Early Learning Program Director in the Director's absence.
• Follow YMCA policies including safety and emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality & judgment

Relationship building

Organization

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field

CDC with progress toward Associate

Tools

Brightwheel

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Creative Curriculum

CACFP

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Google Workspace

database management systems

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Early Learning Program Director, Early Learning Assistant Site Director is responsible for supporting the Early Learning Program Director in providing effective leadership, administration, and daily operation of the YMCA Early Learning program. This position ensures high-quality early childhood education, regulatory compliance, staff development, family engagement, fiscal responsibility, and a safe, nurturing learning environment while advancing the YMCA mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations and supervise classrooms.
• Ensure compliance with ECECD licensing regulations, New Mexico PreK guidelines, CACFP, and YMCA policies.
• Assist with enrollment, tours, family communication, and retention.
• Coach, mentor, onboard, and evaluate staff.
• Monitor curriculum implementation using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Oversee Brightwheel documentation, attendance, health records, and child assessments.
• Maintain staffing ratios and assist with staff scheduling.
• Promote child safety by ensuring Praesidium Guidelines, risk management procedures, emergency preparedness procedures, and abuse prevention policies are being implemented and met.
• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and fiscal accountability.
• Coordinate monthly family engagement events and serve as a liaison between the YMCA and community partners.
• Serve as Acting Early Learning Program Director in the Director's absence.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred; CDC with progress toward Associates considered.
• Meet New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) Assistant Director licensing requirements.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Minimum two years of early childhood experience and one year of leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Brightwheel, Teaching Strategies GOLD, Creative Curriculum, CACFP, and the State of New Mexico licensing regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace, and database management systems.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with families, staff, community partners, and government agencies.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• YMCA retirement contribution once eligible

Posted Salary Range

USD $50,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.