Early Learning Site Lead & Assistant Director

YMCA of the USA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA is seeking an Early Learning Assistant Site Director to support the Early Learning Program Director in leading daily operations of the YMCA Early Learning program in Albuquerque, NM. You will ensure high-quality early childhood education, regulatory compliance, fiscal accountability, and a safe learning environment while advancing the YMCA mission.

The role requires leadership, licensing knowledge, and collaboration with families, staff, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred; progress toward Associate considered.
• Meet NM 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database management systems.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with families, staff, community partners, and government agencies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations and supervise classrooms.
• Ensure compliance with ECECD licensing regulations, 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 following Praesidium Guidelines and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate monthly family engagement events and liaise with community partners.
• Provide operational support to School-Age Care and arrange coverage to maintain staffing levels.
• Serve as Acting School-Age Site Coordinator in absence of Coordinator.
• Act as Acting Early Learning Program Director in Director's absence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Team relationship building

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education

CPR/First Aid certification

Progress toward Associate's degree

Tools

Brightwheel

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Creative Curriculum

CACFP

Job description

YMCA of the USA is seeking an Early Learning Assistant Site Director to support the Early Learning Program Director in leading daily operations of the YMCA Early Learning program in Albuquerque, NM. You will ensure high-quality early childhood education, regulatory compliance, fiscal accountability, and a safe learning environment while advancing the YMCA mission.

The role requires leadership, licensing knowledge, and collaboration with families, staff, and community partners.