This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA program(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:

• Provides direct support to the development of assigned early learning centers, providing coaching and guidance to the early learning teams specific to educational curriculum, quality first standards and student portfolios.
• Oversees the student enrollment and recruitment process; ensuring grant funded enrollment slots are filled based on most-in-need and grant criteria.
• Coordinate the engagement of the YMCA in community events; supporting family engagement and impact strategies.
• Serves as part of the childcare workforce development program, ensuring all grant data and required components for funding sources are captured and implemented into programs.
• Supervises the engagement and experience for workforce participants in their learning cohorts within assigned early learning centers.
• Evaluates programs for education curriculum, teacher strategies and provides support for advancing the academic success of all programs.
• Supports the recruitment and hiring of early learning employees and volunteers throughout the valley.
• Provides coaching, training, mentoring and technical assistance specific to early learning and center management to early learning and branch employees.
• Assesses and monitors early learning programs for alignment and compliance to AZ-DHS licensing standards, Quality First standards and YMCA best practices.
• Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
• Provides staff support for assigned committees. Provides staff leadership for annual support campaign.
• Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor's degree in early child development, human services, education, childcare or a related field,
  or equivalent, preferred.
• Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Knowledge and experience with AZ First Things First- Quality First initiative and standards or a similar quality rated early childhood initiative.
• Proven experience in early childhood curriculum development, implementation and student portfolios.
• Ability to direct assigned operations including staff and volunteer development, program and curriculum development, marketing and public relations, and high-quality operations.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible) 
• Free YMCA Family Membership 
• Free Programs for dependents 
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (once accrued) 
• Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings 
• 403b Retirement Savings Account upon hire 
• Employee Assistant Program

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.