POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Child Care Director is responsible for supporting the daily operations and administration of a child development center. This role includes supporting teachers with lesson planning and implementation, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Assistant Child Care Director will also assist with budget monitoring, program enrollment, and communication with parents and guardians. 

The ideal candidate is a dedicated leader with a passion for early childhood education, looking for professional growth opportunities,  excellent organizational skills, and the ability to create a positive and supportive atmosphere for both staff and children. 

This position requires face-to-face leadership in these programs and may involve early morning, evening, and weekend responsibilities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Supports the management of the day-to-day operations of the child development center to ensure a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children; manages daily operations of the center in the Director’s absence. 
• Contributes to the maintenance and continuous improvement of improves quality standards for educational and care practices. 
• Assists with managing recruiting, orientating, and enrolling of children/families, in collaboration with outreach and enrollment specialist
• Advises and supports parents/guardians of necessary child/family referrals
• Confers with parents/guardians regarding child/ren progress, facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures
• Advises teaching staff regarding child's behavioral or learning concerns, and uses the developmental and behavioral support process.
• Assists with reviewing and evaluating facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations and licensing requirements. Maintains a positive relationship with assigned licensing consultants
• Assists with conducting regular inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Builds and maintains community partner relationships in the facility and in the community
• Assists and supports hiring and onboarding of teaching staff, in collaboration with Program Administrator and Regional Program Director
• Plans, assigns, and directs work; assists with creating staff schedules and manage staffing needs; addresses complaints and resolves problems 
• Sets goals and objectives for staff members; conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback to improve teaching practices. 
• Assists with Annual Campaign
• Liaises with contracted custodial team and maintain all areas in a clean, presentable fashion
• Serves in ratio as needed to cover PTO, vacancies, or leaves of absence.  
• Participates in management meetings, strategic planning, and effectively cascade communication to team members
• Participates in YMCA Child Care Career Pathway initiatives, such as the aspiring directors program[DB1.1][RP1.2]
• Assists with ensuring grant compliance, as required 
• Assists in an interim director role as needed. 

Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure the success of the YMCA and its mission-driven work.

COMPENSATION

 $20.50 - $25.00 ; Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

BENEFITS

• Free YMCA Family Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities & program discounts for you and your family!
• 50% Childcare Discount – Discount is off the regular rate for each child enrolled in a YMCA childcare program, excluding the infant room.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Up to 93% employer paid plan options through Blue Care Network.
• Dental and Vision Insurance – low-cost coverage options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Receive up to $1,040 in employer contributions each year to help cover qualified medical expenses.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Beginning with 3 weeks of PTO per year, plus 9 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave - Dedicated time off to support you during the arrival or adoption of a child.
• Retirement Savings – 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan.
• Paid Disability Leave – short & long term disability coverage.
• Life Insurance – employer paid life insurance, plus voluntary coverage for the entire family.
• Optional Insurance – Customize your coverage with options like accident, hospital, pet, and legal insurance, plus more to fit your lifestyle and needs.
• Pay on Demand – Access your earned wages before payday.
• Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities
• Loan Forgiveness - Eligible employees can also take advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: CDA or associate's degree (AA) from two-year college in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required
• Experience: Three to five years’ experience with licensed child care in a lead teacher or coordinator capacity; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proven Expertise: Strong knowledge of state regulations and licensing requirements for childcare centers. Must have working knowledge of sound fiscal principals. 
• Mission-Driven Leadership: Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages and lifestyles. Ability and desire to work with children infant to 6 years of age.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• Complete required trainings as specified in Michigan State Licensing for Childcare Centers
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• CPR Certification required within the first 60 days
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
• Fingerprinting

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL:

5 - 10% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.