What are the responsibilities and job description for the ECE Assistant Director position at YWCA Minneapolis?

About the Organization

YWCA Minneapolis is a nonprofit organization founded in 1891 as a member of YWCA USA, the oldest and largest multicultural organization in the world.

The mission of YWCA Minneapolis is eliminating racism, empowering women and girls, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Our vision is to be the most trusted and effective change agent in the journey to eliminate racism and sexism in our community.

We are a trusted social justice organization with a 130 year history of advocacy for women and children. More than 30,000 people in our community are served every year by YWCA Minneapolis, through award-winning programs, classes, and workshops.

YWCA Minneapolis strives every day for :

Race and gender equity
Economic independence for women
Respect for diverse cultures
Children and youth who thrive
A community that is vibrant and healthy

Category

Early Childhood Education

Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Early Childhood Education Assistant Director is responsible for assisting with the delivery of quality Early Childhood Education service in YWCA Minneapolis' multi-cultural childcare program at a specific site. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director to ensure maintenance of a safe, sanitary environment, DHS rule 3 licensing and NAEYC accreditation and is accountable to help promote and foster relationships with customers, employees, co-workers, partners and the community. This supervisory role is responsible for assisting with recruiting, developing and supervising a diverse childcare team at their site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Assist the Center Director in the day to day operations of the Early Childhood Education Facility :

Hire, orient, and provide on-going support of a diverse teaching staff.

Assist in supervising, developing, and providing leadership for all center staff.

Provide center tours and complete family intakes, as needed; maintain center's waiting list.

Assisting in maintaining governing agencies compliance at all times (DHS Rule 3, NAEYC, Parent Aware, CACFP)

Assist in facilitating the accurate and timely completion of administrative tasks (i.e. paperwork, payroll, Concur, Childcare CRM, ProCare and operational and financial reports)

Practice conflict resolution that models respect for differences, is non-threatening, calm, and de-escalating in style

Help plan, facilitate, and attend family / center events

Run the center in the Director's absence

Work with Director to ensure enrollment goals are met

May step in to run a classroom as a Teacher if needed

Contribute to an overall cohesive program of Early Childhood Education at YWCA Minneapolis

Actively participate in ECE Assistant Director / Specialist meetings to share best practices

Assist Director in providing support (staff, mentoring) as needed to ensure overall Early Childhood Education goals are met

Seek to identify opportunities for integration and synergy in collaboration with peers within ECE and YWCA Minneapolis

RELATIONSHIPS :

This position reports to the Center Director who reports to the Director of Operations. The incumbent will interact with all Early Childhood Education staff, parents, and children. Critical relationships will include the Assistant Director / Specialist team, Accounting staff, and the Director of Operations.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS : Required :

Education and Experience

A minimum of one year experience working in Early Childhood Education.

A minimum of one year supervisory experience.

Meet Minnesota DHS Rule 3 Teacher qualifications, including yearly in service requirements.

Excellent human relations skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to write routine reports, newsletter articles and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees in the organization.

Current First Aid and CPR certifications.

Preferred :

Ability to speak a second language helpful, but not required.

AA Degree or BA degree Early Childhood Development, Child Development or closely related field.

Director's credential.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Must be able to work on computer for extended period of times.

Employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Frequently is required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

Regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and exposure to illness.

Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Individual must have the ability to get to and from various sites / events / meetings in the metro area on an occasional basis.

ADDITIONAL NOTES : This job description represents the major functions but is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Salary

55,000

Number of Openings

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Location

Midtown YWCA Minneapolis

EOE Statement

YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

HoursPerWk

None Specified

This position is currently accepting applications.

Salary : $55,000

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