Assistant Director - Y Early Learning Center @ Haven for Hope

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YELC Assistant Director will work closely with the YELC Director to develop and evaluate the programs for the Early Learning Center. The Assistant Director must understand the basic concepts of a non-profit organization and the structure of the YMCA as a partnership of volunteers and staff, and accept the YMCA mission.

This position will receive a minimum of 3 weeks Paid-Time Off, Holiday Pay, Full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, a Retirement 403(b) pension plan upon eligibility and a Free YMCA Membership.

OUR 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist the director in managing the Center and supervising staff members.


2. Ability to communicate with parents and staff at a professional level


3. Ensure deadlines are met for daily / monthly reporting


4. Ability to work in a classroom when needed


5. Responsible for maintaining staff files and reporting training gaps to the director


6. Demonstrate good judgement and decision making skills 


7. Promote the "YMCA Story" in the community.


8. Maintain safe and clean program areas, including indoor and outdoor


9. Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment related to the program.


10. Ensure center is at capacity by supporting parents with enrollment paperwork and monitoring the waitlist 


11. Responsible for all aspects of the Food Bank


12. Performs all other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication and Influence


• Inclusion


• Developing Self & Others


• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Combined 2 years experience in administrative work and licensed childcare


2. Be at least 21 years of age.


3. Preferred Candidates will qualify as a licensed director under TDFPS standards .


4. Must understand the basic concepts of a non-profit organization, as well as the structure of the YMCA as a partnership of volunteers and staff, and accept a commitment to the YMCA mission.


5. Employee must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn YMCA computer systems


6. . Excellent written and verbal communication skills


7. Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.


8. A Texas Driver’s license is required as well as capacity to drive to various locations within the greater San Antonio metropolitan area.


9. Within first 120 days of hire, must complete all basic childcare and child abuse prevention training within 120 days of starting position.


10. Ability to attend training to acquire a mandatory 24 hours of childcare and administration training

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Work is performed in a fast-paced office, childcare room, and outdoor environments.


2. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.


3. Visual acuity is required for reading computer screens and/or documents and making changes as necessary/required.


4. Job requires high levels of alertness and concentration. This position requires analytical abilities and multitasking in order to identify problems and recommend solutions.


5. Job requires accuracy and attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills, while maintaining high levels of initiative in order to work within deadlines.


6. Occasional stooping and bending with regular lifting of up to 20 pounds is required.


7. Incumbent must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time, as well as, able to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils is essential.