What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist of Early Education - Metro Office YMCA position at YMCA?
The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROGRAM SPECIALIST OF EARLY EDUCATION:
- Provides and conducts onsite support to the development of assigned early learning centers, providing coaching and guidance to the early learning teams specific to educational curriculum, quality standards and student portfolios.
- Evaluates centers for educational curriculum, teacher strategies and provides support for advancing the academic success of all programs.
- Assesses and monitors early learning programs for alignment and compliance to AZ-DHS licensing standards, Quality First standards and YMCA best practices.
- Supports centers in setting and monitoring SMART goals utilizing center assessments and quality improvement plans.
- Completes coaching documentation and follow-up support for onsite visits.
- Serves as the lead coordinator of the Teaching Strategies platform to include Tadpoles (parent communication), Creative Curriculum (curriculum development) and Teaching Strategies Gold (student portfolios).
- Manages association floating and substitute teacher providing supervision, staff schedules and center placements.
- Serves as part of the early learning grant management team, ensuring all grant data and required components for funding sources are captured and implemented into programs.
- Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
- 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.
- Proven experience in staff development, training, coaching and quality improvement.
- Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with diverse populations
- 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.
Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated.
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.
