Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION: Perform variety duties as it relates supervision, safety, planning, organizing and implementation of the Licensed Child Care program.

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Site Director for program development, planning, training and supervision in accordance with Title 22 requirement and YMCA standards at various sites.
• Assist Site Director for keeping site and program in compliance with State of California Licensing Regulations; correcting any deficiencies in the required manner, forwarding all inspection notices to supervisor.
• Assist Site Director in supervising staff and children in the program, administration of records and financial management, curriculum planning and implementation and public relations.
• Responsible for accurate counts on all children that attend as well as following up with absent children.
• Assist Site Director in conducting a range of activities that promote family involvement, membership by design, and relationship by design.
• Follow center and Association policies and procedures for health and safety and nutrition.
• Integrate 40 Developmental Assets and Character Development values (caring, responsibility, respect, and honesty) into curriculum and interaction with children, staff and parents and be a role model with those values.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor as well as organize and run PAC – Parent Advisory Council.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents and supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Certifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. 15 units of ECE from an accredited institution (3 of the 15 in administration or staff relation, 12 of the 15 in general area of child growth & development or human growth and development, child family and community or child and family or program curriculum) and 4 years of teaching in a licensed day care facility OR AA degree from accredited institution with a major or emphasis in ECE or CD (3 units in administration or staff relations); or other related major and 2 years of teaching in licensed day care facility OR BA from accredited institution with major or emphasis in ECE or CD (3 units in administration or staff relations) and 1 year of teaching in licensed day care facility OR Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. CPR/First Aid certification required within 6 months of employment. After school programs the above licensed day care facility can be replace with equivalent work experience.

Additional Requirements: Criminal Clearance: including Fingerprints & Child Abuse Index Check, Health Exam to include TB test and clearance.

Experience & Background: Years of experience depends on educational background as stated above.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental Factors: Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. childcare and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.20 - $21.37 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Long Beach, CA 90805: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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