Early Learning Site Director Assistant - Flexible Schedule

YMCA of Central NM; 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 NM is seeking an Early Learning Assistant Site Director to support leadership, administration, and daily operation of the YMCA Early Learning program. You will help ensure high-quality early childhood education, regulatory compliance, staff development, family engagement, and fiscal accountability.

The role requires coordination with the Early Learning Program Director, supervision of classrooms, budgeting, and liaisoning with families and partners.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred; CDC with progress toward Associates considered.
• Meet New Mexico 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 NM licensing regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations and supervise classrooms.
• Ensure compliance with ECECD licensing regulations, NM 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 implementing Praesidium Guidelines and risk management procedures.
• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, inventory, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education

CDC with progress toward Associates

Tools

Brightwheel

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Creative Curriculum

CACFP

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

YMCA of Central NM is seeking an Early Learning Assistant Site Director to support leadership, administration, and daily operation of the YMCA Early Learning program. You will help ensure high-quality early childhood education, regulatory compliance, staff development, family engagement, and fiscal accountability.

The role requires coordination with the Early Learning Program Director, supervision of classrooms, budgeting, and liaisoning with families and partners.