Assistant Director - Child Enrichment Center

eliminating racism 
 empowering women 
 YWCA
 
 
YWCA is looking for full-time Assistant Director, who is an internal part of our team. 

 Location: Penn Manor School District 

What your day looks like:

• Prepare a suitable physical and nurturing environment for ALL children so that they may grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
• Ensures that the sites meet licensing and all other legal compliance regulations including Department of Human Services (DHS), Keystone STARS, and Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Maintain a team atmosphere between sites including delegation of daily responsibilities.
• Assist with CACFP when necessary: 
  • CACFP: order food, supplies, tracks meals, completes enrollment and eligibility forms. Performs food service when necessary.
• Assists Director at times of enrollment for all programs
• Enters enrollment data into Excell spreadsheet and ProCare as needed.
• Participates in Summer Camp planning and implementation of activities. 
• Covers in classrooms when necessary
• Maintain a positive atmosphere, and appropriate interactions between the children, families, and staff within the center.
• Work cooperatively with the Center Director and staff to uphold a positive affiliation with the School District of Lancaster, and the Penn Manor School District.
• Stay familiar with all YWCA Lancaster policies and procedures, Child Care Manual procedures, Keystone STARS requirements to ensure program quality. 
• Keep records on children and up-to date child files to ensure DHS compliance.
• Orient new parents and staff to room and meet with parents when needed.
• Performs tours and enrollments as required. 
• Distributes required childcare information
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings. 
• Maintain a current Professional Development Record for Keystone Stars.
• Assists with training and supervision of center staff as requested
• Work cooperatively with other YWCA Child Care programs.
• Enforce center policies with parents, students, and children.  
• Practice flexibility regarding the staffing needs of the center. Schedules staffing for center in accordance with state regulations, as needed.
• Uphold and demonstrate to all staff, students, parents and children the YWCA mission, and Cultural Values.

• Perform other duties as assigned 

• Who you are: 
• SACC Credential or AA required.  BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education., Child Development, Special Ed., Elementary Ed., or human services field; or a BA/BS degree which includes 30 credits in a related field preferred. 2500 documented hours of experience related to the care of children - required.  
• Must provide documentation of one of the following: 30 college credit hours in the social sciences or education, or 15 college credit hours in education and one (1) year professional experience working with children. 
• SACC Credential, and one (1) year professional experience working with children (1,250 hours) 
• High School diploma and two (2) years professional experience working with children (2,500 hours) 
• Respect for children, parents, and family living situations, as well as the belief in the individuality of each child 
• As a representative of the YWCA, you are to adhere to and always support the Mission of the YWCA. 
• Written certification of the PA Police Criminal Record Clearance and Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Clearance 
• Health appraisal and TB test 
• First Aid, CPR, Fire Safety  
• 24 hours of professional development per year.  

Who we are: 

YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Everything we do is based on the belief that all women and families have the right to be safe and choose the direction of their lives. Since 1889, we have served children and adults in the community through a variety of programs. Current offerings include the Racial Equity Institute, Dorothy Height Book Club and Lunch & Learns on current topics; Kepler Hall residence, home to fifty women, men and children; YWonderful Kids providing child enrichment for ages six weeks to five years and before/after school care in a number of settings; Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center with a 24 hour hotline and no-cost professional counseling for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. Our programs address the fact that far too many individuals experience violence, and lack economic security, and these issues disproportionately impact women and people of color. If we want to empower all women, we must also tackle racism. When all women and families can reach their full potential, our communities thrive.

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days of employment 
• Retirement plan with employee match 
• 403b plan 
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Life Insurance 
• Long/Short Term Disability 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• 15 days (1^st year), paid holidays, floating holiday 
• Training and Development Opportunities 
• Participation in YWCA activities and seminars 
• Childcare at a discounted rate (no cost for 1st child)
• Parental leave
• 20% tuition discount at Widener University (including graduate and continuing studies-bachelor’s completion) 

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a progressive company with strong core values, we offer a professional working environment and a competitive benefits package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.