Youth Development Assist. Director

Excellent growth and leadership opportunity! 
Job Description

Assist Director with staffing management and program quality standards, ensuring licensing compliance and smooth day-to-day operations.

Qualifications
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Certification or approved course work in childhood development, required.
  • At least 2 years’ work experience in children’s programming/education, required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, recreation, or related field preferred.
  • Knowledge of state licensing and Young Star accreditation requirements, preferred.
  • Attend meetings, training, and obtain additional certification as required.
Essential Functions
  • Oversee planning of lesson plans that utilize, but are not limited to, the following areas: values, storytelling, games, drama, arts and crafts, singing, multi-cultural activities, sports/fitness and homework help.
  • Ensure appropriate implementation through quality checks.
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities appropriate to staff roles, to ensure smooth day-to-day program operations.
  • Monitor performance providing development and leadership.
  • Report on staff successes and/or issues to Youth Development Director.
  • Assure state licensing and accreditation standards and requirements are adhered to within all licensed childcare programs, and personally cover responsibilities as needed.
  • Assist with hiring, training, evaluating and supervising staff as assigned and in accordance with Association human resource procedures and policies.
Required Certifications

The salary for this role starts at $45,000 annually and is higher based on the amount of relevant experience specific to this role (prior licensed experience, management certifications, etc.)