The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join a great team of professionals committed and passionate about working with youth. A career at the Y is one of the most rewarding career experiences you will encounter. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Early Learning Director at our YMCA Silver Spring location.Advance your career and make a difference by joining the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington!Position: Assistant Early Learning Director Salary: $52,000This position is responsible for the assisting the Early Learning Director with the overall operation of the Early Learning program site(s), including licensing, curriculum development and delivery, health and safety of the children.The fun work of this position includes but not limited to the following:Ensures adequate safety procedures are in place for the class being taughtSupervises staff, to include call outs, PTO, daily staff schedule and concerns or issuesEnsures that curriculum is designed and implemented Orders suppliesCoordinates monthly newsletterGenerates snack menu.Ensuring daily, weekly, monthly communication to parents to support the lesson plans and the milestones and development of the children within the programSupervises programs, including operation, maintenance, appearance, and cleanlinessCodes incoming bills for paymentOrganizes and Tracks employee training to enusure staff are in compliance with licenisng regulations and ensuring trainings are suited to improve the quality of our teachers and centersMonitors and organizes classrooms-attendance, sign in & outAssist with Hiring, training, coaching, supervising and evaluating Early Learning staffAppropriately handle development and disciplinary issues with staff as needed, and implement reward and recognition practicesProvides training and orientation for new parents, teachers and children including touring families and transitioning childrenResponsible for maintaining staff files and maintaining staff compliance in CPR/First Aid certifications, including blood borne pathogens, HAZMAT, and other required certifications of the fieldAttending monthly PAC meetings with DirectorPartner with parents to effectively address their questions/concernsAssists with classroom observations and technical supportSubstitutes in classrooms as neededSupports the program goals of the YMCA as a whole and the branch in particularOperates facility and program in Early Learning Director’s absenceResponsible for creating, developing and maintaing a positive relationship with teachers, parents and other branch staffStays current with all licensing, state and local regulations and ensures that the site and all of its staff are in compliance at all timesAssists Director as needed in preparing the branch or continuing to adhere to NAEYC accreitationOther duties as requiredThe qualifications for this position are as follows:Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Recreation, Human Services. Current CPR and First Aid Certification. Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test. Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting. Must meet the county/state licensing requirements. Minimum of three years experience working primarily with preschoolers or school age children (depending on program) in a licensed child care center. Must have strong organizational and administrative skills including supervision, program development and working with children and parents. Ability to supervise staff. Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents. Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character developmentJoin the Y!We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan. In addition, we provide 403(b) savings plan; high quality healthcare; free YMCA membership for you and your family; a generous paid time off package; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals.