Child Development Center Assistant Director

at  YMCA of Central Texas

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking an Assistant Director for our Child Development Center (CDC) in Pflugerville, TX.
The Assistant Director will work in conjunction with the Senior Program Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the Northwest Child Development Center. Assist and support all hourly staff and ensure the smooth daily function of the facility. Provide a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and faith. Support the mission, purpose, and goals of the YMCA while performing job duties.

Basic Job Responsibilities include:

• Personally complete state-required continuing education and maintain compliance in holding an active Child Care Director certification
• Manage incident reports, communicating with stakeholders as required
• Provide expectations, training, and support for curriculum implementation
• Ensure staff utilizes effective classroom and behavior management strategies
• Conduct weekly classroom observations and provide feedback to staff for continuous improvement
• Provide leadership for the CDC to become Texas Rising Stars certified
• Effectively communicate with parents through electronic management application, newsletters, and in person
• Coordinate with supporting school district to ensure meals and snacks meet guidelines
• Ensure cleanliness of facility

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to hold a Texas Childcare Director’s Certification as required per Texas Health and Human Services minimum standards for licensed childcare
• Continuing education as required by Texas Health & Human Services for licensing standards

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
• Supervisory experience
• Experience in a YMCA leadership role
  Status: Full-time – Exempt
  Salary Range: $42,000/year to $48,000/year.
  About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.
  Our Commitment: The YMCA of Central Texas is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where all are welcome and have access to Y programs and services. Our mission driven focus includes three areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. In order to maximize the service delivery impact in these areas, the YMCA of Central Texas Volunteer and Staff Leadership recognize and work toward growing diverse representation to appropriately mirror that of the communities we serve. As such, the Branch Boards have the latitude to recruit community leaders that have the Time, Talent, Treasure and Cultural connections necessary to help expand the mission of the YMCA in their respective areas.
  In addition, YMCA of Central Texas provides Staff with a Career Development program designed to ensure a fair and equitable approach to advancement where each and every employee has the opportunity to grow and thrive. The Y values a diverse workforce and bases employment decisions on Association need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

• Personally complete state-required continuing education and maintain compliance in holding an active Child Care Director certification
• Manage incident reports, communicating with stakeholders as required
• Provide expectations, training, and support for curriculum implementation
• Ensure staff utilizes effective classroom and behavior management strategies
• Conduct weekly classroom observations and provide feedback to staff for continuous improvement
• Provide leadership for the CDC to become Texas Rising Stars certified
• Effectively communicate with parents through electronic management application, newsletters, and in person
• Coordinate with supporting school district to ensure meals and snacks meet guidelines
• Ensure cleanliness of facilit