Childcare Assistant Director

We're looking for an enthusiastic adaptable Assistant Child Care Director who has a passion for working with school age children (5-12 years of age) in a classroom setting.

This position is a FULL TIME working (9:45am-6:15pm) and assisting and planning the education curriculum Monday Friday.

This role is a great opportunity to jump-start your career! As an Assistant Child Care Director you will be responsible for overall leadership of a child care center for school aged students. Be responsible for staff supervision, daily schedule, enrollment and building parent and school relations. As a leader at the YMCA you will have the opportunity to enroll in Training to provide growth and development skills to be successful!

You Should Work For The Y Because You Receive

• FREE Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• FREE Training and Certifications
• FREE Virtual Health Care Solutions (Teledoc)
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Time
• 403(b) Smart Savings Account
• YMCA Retirement Fund
• Opportunities for growth
• Community Impact
• Flexible Schedule
  
  

What You Need To Apply

• Experience working with children ages 5-12 years of age, in an after school program setting.
• 12 college units with 6 units in Child Development, Education or related field & 6 units in Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Physical Education, Art, Music, or related field. 3 units or 60 training hours in Administration required or must be enrolled in Administration class within 6 months of hire.
• Based on minimum education, experience would range between 1-4 years.
• Enjoy working with children
• Growth, positive mindset and problem-solving approach
• Can do attitude
  
  

Education & Certification

• Licensing Option 1: Education & Certifications: EMSA First Aid & EMSA CPR Certification, 15 college units accepted by licensing (3 units in Child Development, and 3 units or 60 training hours in Administration, and 9 units or 180 training hours in Recreation, Elementary Education or related field) required.
• Licensing Option 2: Education & Certifications: 2 year college degree in related field, EMSA First Aid & EMSA CPR Certification, 15 college units accepted by licensing (3 units in Child Development, and 3 units or 60 training hours in Administration, and 9 units or 180 training hours in Recreation, Elementary Education or related field) required.
• Licensing Option 3: Education & Certifications: 4 year college degree in related field, EMSA First Aid & EMSA CPR Certification, 15 college units accepted by licensing (3 units in Child Development, and 3 units or 60 training hours in Administration, and 9 units or 180 training hours in Recreation, Elementary Education or related field) required.
• Licensing Option 4: A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  
  

Experience & Background

• Licensing Option 1: Must be at least 21 years of age. 4 years of experience working with children, previous supervision of staff, and completion of all requirements for 16 hour Preventative Health Practices required.
• Licensing Option 2: Must be at least 21 years of age. 2 years of experience working with children, previous supervision of staff, and completion of all requirements for 16 hour Preventative Health Practices required.
• Licensing Option 3: Must be at least 21 years of age. 1 year of experience working with children, previous supervision of staff, and completion of all requirements for 16 hour Preventative Health Practices required.
  
  

A Little About Us

At the Y, we have open positions in the following areas: Huntington Beach; Mission Viejo, Laguna Nigel, Beach Cities, Pomona Valley and San Gabriel Valley. We are a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to strengthen communities. We do this by focusing on 3 key area of impact youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The YMCA name has been in existence for 100+ years. We serve over 60,000 members each year, operate 80 child care sites, 5 fitness facilities, 2 program facilities and have provided millions of dollars in scholarships to those in need.

Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case by case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.