YWCA OPEN POSITIONS

How to apply –

Email resumes to: careers@ywcatnva.org

Resume to or apply in person at: YWCA, 106 State Street, Bristol, TN 37620. Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Job Title:                      DIRECTOR OF CHILDCARE

Responsible to:          Director of Licensed Programs

 Job Purpose: The Director of Childcare is responsible for the daily operations and overall management of the YWCA Children’s Center. The Director is also responsible for the planning and directing of care services for the participants in the program with the participation of the staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Childcare performs all of the following:

Program Management and Development 

  • Ensures the YWCA Children’s Center operates at all times within the guidelines of YWCA policies and procedures and the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services Licensure Rules and any local, state and/or federal mandates and guidelines of other regulatory agencies
  • Ensures that Health, Environment and Fire Inspection standards are met; meets with inspectors when necessary
  • Maintains licensing standard, required documentation and paperwork, annual licensing renewal, and licensing visits
  • Maintains confidentiality in regard to participants, their families and or caregivers
  • Supervises all aspects of Staff work, including:
    • Conducts Interviews with the Director of Licensed Programs
    • Conducts training and orientation for newly hired employees
    • Ensures that staff have complete documents and papers necessary to employment and licensing
    • Supervising, scheduling and coordinating the activities of the Assistant Director and all childcare staff to assure the needs of participants and families are met
    • Conducts monthly staff meetings
    • Conducts annual staff evaluation with the Director of Licensed Programs
    • Maintaining staff training records in accordance with state regulations
    • Supervising the Cook
    • Maintaining Directors training
  • Participates in conferences, training sessions, and meetings relating to areas of assigned responsibility
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO

Childcare 

  • Ensures proper procedures are followed, including:
    • Enrollment procedures
    • Parent orientations
    • Family qualification on sliding scale fee
    • Waiting list maintenance
    • Tours new parents around facility
  • Maintains childcare licensing standards, including:
    • Required paperwork
    • Annual licensing renewal
    • Licensing visits
    • Meeting with Program Evaluator as necessary
    • Star Quality Program
  • Oversees Food Bank:
    • Monthly reports for USDA, Distribution report

General Requirements 

  • Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations or hazards to supervisor.
  • Complies with YWCA policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations
  • Adheres to policy on Drug Free Workplace
  • Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with children, families, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient and caring environment which ensures self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each person.
  • Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code
  • Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, region, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legally protected category.

 

Physical Demands 

  • Walking, standing, talking and hearing. Supervision requirements by the State of Tennessee Licensure Rules states that an employee must be able to hear the child at all times, must be able to see the child with a quick glance, and must be able to physically respond immediately. 
  • Ability to routinely lift children, move furniture in an early childhood classroom and sustain long hours of active work for 8 hours or more.

 Mental Demands 

  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

 

  • Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

 Ability to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more

 Ability to lift 40 pounds

 Agility to move quickly and keep pace with toddlers

 Travel

  • Minimal. Some travel from facility to facility and trainings.

Other

 Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the YWCA CEO or Director of Licensed Programs

LEAD EDUCATOR – STATE STREET CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Bristol, TN

Job description

The Lead Educator is responsible for ensuring the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the children in their care. The individual is expected to maintain age-appropriate classroom environment, lesson plans and activities that meet State of Tennessee Licensure Rules and Star Quality standards.

Schedule – This is a full-time position with benefits, scheduled 40 hours per week. Potential work hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend training sessions may be required.

Education/Experience – Qualified applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. CDA or Degree in related field and two (2) years of experience in a licensed center preferred.

Other Requirements - Must possess valid driver's license. YWCA is a drug free workplace. All employees are expected to refrain from the use of illegal substances.

Benefits – The YWCA offers the following benefits to full time employees:

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance (Employer pays a portion of employees health and dental premiums)
  • Employer funded retirement plan (after 2 years employment, minimum hours requirement)
  • Childcare services – Discounted at any YWCA childcare center
  • Discount at Bristol Bridal Station

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

 

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT – 2 LOCATIONS: WELLMONT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Bristol, TN & YWCA, Bristol, TN

Job description

Educational Assistant – 6 weeks to 5 years of age

Description - The Educational Assistant is responsible for ensuring the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the children in their care. The individual is expected to assist the Lead Educator in maintaining age appropriate classroom environment, lesson plans and activities that meet State of Tennessee Licensure Rules and Star Quality standards for child care.

Schedule – Potential work hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend training sessions may be required.

Education/Experience – Qualified applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Other Requirements -

-Must possess a valid driver's license

-Must be capable of lifting up to 40 lbs comfortably and without assistance

-Able to be active up to 8 hours

Benefits – The YWCA offers the following benefits to full time employees:

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance (Employer pays a portion of employees health and dental premiums)
  • Employer funded retirement plan (after 2 years employment, minimum hours requirement)
  • Childcare services – Discounted at any YWCA childcare center
  • Discount at Bristol Bridal Station

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

TechGYRLS: Lead Educator

Job description:

Educational Afterschool Program

Description - Educational Afterschool Program personnel are responsible for assisting in the planning and implementing of a successful afterschool STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) based empowerment program for girls ages 8 to 14. Seeking caring supportive mentors who will motivate students to achieve new goals.

Location – YWCA NETN and SWVA, 106 State Street, Bristol, TN

Schedule – This position can potentially be hired as a full or part time position. Part time positions have limited benefits, scheduled 20-25 hours per week. Potential work hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend training sessions or field trips may be required. Full-time hours and schedules will vary.

Education/Experience – Qualified applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age and possess an Associate Degree in a related field OR equivalent experience working with elementary or middle school youth.

Other - YWCA is a drug free workplace. All employees are expected to refrain from the use of illegal substances.

Benefits – The YWCA offers the following benefits to full time employees * Indicates part time eligible

  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation *
  • Paid holiday
  • Employer funded retirement plan (2 years employment, minimum hours requirement)*
  • Childcare services – Discounted at any YWCA childcare center
  • Discounts at Bristol Bridal Station *

How to apply

Mail resumes to: Human Resource Administrator, YWCA NETN and SWVA, 106 State Street, Bristol, TN 37620

Email resumes to: careers@ywcatnva.org

Pick up an application at: YWCA, 106 State Street, Bristol, TN 37620. Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Pay $14-$16/hr

The YWCA NETN and SWVA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all