Does growing your expertise in Preschool while supporting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility interest you?

At the Y, it’s more than a job – it’s bettering our community.

Ready to join us?

Y our non-profit organization?

• Complimentary Y Membership for the entire family
• Opportunities for Professional Growth
• Community Involvement & Development
• Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • PTO (Sick time, vacation days, personal days and holidays)
  • Retirement Contributions
  • Discounts on Family Programs

What does this role entail?

• Oversee daily operations of the on-site and off-site preschool programs
• Attend Individual Education Plan meetings when needed
• Participate in Staff Meetings and Professional Development Trainings
• Attend Parent Advisory Committee when necessary
• Supervise both full time and part time staff, providing support to teachers in their classrooms as needed
• Assist in the Quality Preschool Initiative Grant
• Update Child and Staff licensing files to remain in compliance with licensing requirements
• Coordinate and implement school wide events and celebrations under the director of the Preschool Director
• Quarterly review on Ages and Stages Questionaires, Desired Results Developmental Profiles, and any other assessment/observation in the Preschool
• Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and participants
• Follow and maintain standards, guidelines, objectives and goals of the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA.
• Maintain a professional manner with staff and the community.
• Participate as a team player to ensure that the YMCA image and mission statement are upheld.
• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 core values

What do I need to bring do the table?

• Two to three years of experience with childcare programs, and experience working directly with children in an organized childcare setting
• One or more of the following:
  • Completion, with passing grades, of 15 semester units in Child Development (CD): 3 units in CD/ECE or related field, 3 units in child growth and development, 3 units in child, family and community, 3 units in program/curriculum, 3 units in infant/toddler and 3 units in Administration of Child Care Programs. AA or BA in Child Development is highly desirable
  • AA or higher degree in CD or ECE
  • Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higher
• Working knowledge of child development
• Proficient in all MS Office programs
• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• This position requires the ability to sit, stand and in-put on a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
• Must have visual, physical, and auditory ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Ability to meet and maintain California State Childcare Licensing requirements
• CPR and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute