Early Learning Center Director:
The Early Learning Center Director is responsible for the daily operations of the assigned Early Learning Center program:
Plans, implements, and supervises the day-to-day operations of the program
Assures daily staffing follows state licensing regulations
Observes in early childhood classrooms a minimum of one day per week
Assists in planning and conducting four school age and early childhood events per year (i.e. parent group, picnics, and holiday parent/child activities)
Communicates regularly and clearly with program parents, staff and school personnel
Ensures implementation of lessons plans, assessments, curriculum for early childhood location
Is an Early Learning Internal Coach and ensures Early Learning tutors fulfill their responsibilities
Fiscally responsible, manages, maintains budget, checks bi-weekly billing for assigned locations
Checks site location's billing for accuracy and errors
Participates in the North Dakota quality rating programs
Are maintaining and monitoring program enrolling, assuring that the site is meeting budgeted numbers (ex: percentage full). And if not, that they are working to increase their enrollment by conducting program tours, periodic open houses and other promotional events
Ensures the sites are stocked with materials, program supplies and equipment
At least 21 years old AND
A bachelor's degree in the field of early childhood education with eight or more weeks of supervised student teaching experience in a preschool or similar setting OR
A bachelor's degree with at least six months of experience in a preschool or similar setting and one of the following: (1) Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours of department-approved early childhood education or child development; (2) One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training; or (3) A director's credential approved by the department OR
An associate degree in the field of early childhood education or child development with at least six months of experience in a preschool or similar setting OR
An associate's degree with at least one year of experience in a preschool or similar setting and one of the following: (1) Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours of department-approved early childhood education or child development; (2) One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training; or (3) A director's credential approved by the department OR
Current certification as a child development associate or similar status, with at least one year of experience in a preschool or similar setting OR
Certification from a Montessori teacher training program with at least one year of experience in a Montessori school, preschool, or similar setting
Benefits
All employees receive a free YMCA membership!
Paid Time Off (PTO), Emergency Leave, Floating Holidays, Sick Leave, and Parental Leave
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Participation may begin on the first of the month following date of hire
12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met:
The employee has been employed with the YMCA for 2 years
The employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods
The employee is 21 years of age or older
403(b) Savings Plan
Shifts Needed:
Monday through Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm with varying hours based on needs
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