Early Learning Site Director: Leadership & Ops (Flexible Schedule)

Ymca-of-Central-N; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; 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 assist the Program Director in leading the YMCA Early Learning program. You will oversee daily operations, ensure high-quality early childhood education, safety, and strong family engagement.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance with NM ECECD licensing, CACFP, staff development, budgeting support, and community partnerships, while maintaining a nurturing environment aligned with the YMCA mission.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred; CDC with progress toward Associates considered.
• Meet New Mexico ECECD Assistant Director licensing requirements.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.

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.
• Provide operational support to the School-Age Care program, including responding to staff call-ins and assisting with arranging or providing coverage as needed to maintain required staffing levels and program continuity.
• Serve as Acting School-Age Site Coordinator in the Coordinator's absence, assuming assigned day-to-day operational responsibilities and decision-making authority within the scope of the position.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Organizational skills

Staff mentorship

MS Office & Google Workspace

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDCs with progress toward Associate's

NM ECECD Assistant Director licensing requirements

Tools

Brightwheel

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Creative Curriculum

Job description

YMCA of Central NM is seeking an Early Learning Assistant Site Director to assist the Program Director in leading the YMCA Early Learning program. You will oversee daily operations, ensure high-quality early childhood education, safety, and strong family engagement.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance with NM ECECD licensing, CACFP, staff development, budgeting support, and community partnerships, while maintaining a nurturing environment aligned with the YMCA mission.