East Boston YMCA- Director of Early Childhood Education Full Tim (Los Angeles, CA)

East Boston YMCA- Director of Early Childhood Education Full Tim

Category Education Description POSITION SUMMARY This position is primarily responsible for administering the policies procedures and curriculum of the Preschool and Afterschool classrooms under the supervision of the Program Administrator. Additional responsibilities include ensuring a developmentally appropriate progression of skills for children and monitors compliance with the City of Boston and Office of Childcare Services licensing.This position reports to the Program Administrator. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations. Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships understand individual s goals and interests and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals. Develop a comprehensive daily program schedule seasonally with monthly themes reflecting progression of skill development between classrooms. Ensure implementation of a developmental and multicultural curriculum fostering a progression of skills and social development in all children. Ensure implementation of policies procedures parent meetings staff development and a learning child-centered curriculum. Staff development motivation and supervision. Evaluates the performance of the Early Childhood personnel and reviews these evaluations annually with the Program Administrators. Creates a cohesive team effort and cooperative relationships with other YMCA sites. Develop and maintain a parent advisory committee (to help facilitate goals membership and parent involvement). Coordinate parent conferences communications and monthly meetings. Prepare and submit in a timely fashion all reports required by Branch Executive and Greater Boston. Prepare the annual budget for the department in consultation with the Branch Executive administer the budget taking appropriate action to ensure fiscal soundness. Keep records essential for control evaluation and reports to supervisor committees Board of Directors and licensing agencies. Prepare proposals to receive additional funding through various grants to support the growth of youth programs. Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals. Attend all staff functions including annual All-Staff Conference and Quarterly Leadership Meetings. Remain current in required and voluntary training in order to promote growth of mind and spirit and character values for all and deliver that training to staff. Position Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Early Childhood Education. Qualified applicants must hold EEC DI DII certification. 5 years professional teaching experience supervising staff and developing curriculum. Must meet EEC qualifications (102 CMR07.212f) and must be 21 years of age. Demonstrated understanding of the developmental progression of skills and program development. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES KNOW HOW Excellent public relations and conflict resolution skills in order to facilitate positive relationships with parents staff children and outside agencies. Have a concern for detail and accuracy and have the ability to delegate responsibility. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust. YMCA Competencies (Leader) Mission Advancement Accepts and demonstrates the Y s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration Works effectively with people of different backgrounds abilities opinions and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals clarifies tasks plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well uses best practices an How to Apply- s www.appone.com MainInfoReq.asp R_ID 863990& B_ID 44