Child Care Assistant Jobs in Starbuck, MN (NOW HIRING)

Description

Make a Difference Every Day

Do you have a passion for early childhood education, developing staff, and creating an environment where children can thrive? The Alexandria Area YMCA is looking for a positive, organized, and collaborative Child Care Site Coordinator at our YMCA site to help lead the daily operations of our licensed child care program.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing leadership, program administration, and working directly with children and families. You'll play a key role in supporting teachers, maintaining licensing compliance, partnering with families, and ensuring our child care program provides the highest quality experience.

Essential Functions:  

1. Lead the day-to-day operations of a licensed child care site. 
2. Support, coach, and develop a team of child care professionals. 
3. Ensure compliance with Minnesota licensing requirements and YMCA standards. 
4. Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff. 
5. Assist with enrollment, family tours, and onboarding new families. 
6. Help maintain staffing schedules, training records, and required documentation. 
7. Work alongside the classroom team as needed to support quality care and appropriate staffing ratios. 
8. Collaborate with the Child Care leadership team on program quality, budgeting, and continuous improvement. 

Salary

$52,000 - $65,000 annually

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays Plus Birthday PTO
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• Discounts on YMCA Programs
• Health Savings Plan
• 401(a) and 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Mental Health Benefits
• Professional Development
• Work-Life Balance

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related Human Service field. 
• Minimum of three years' experience creating, implementing and managing high quality and large volume child care programming and facility preferred. 
• Experience in supervisory role with skills in recruiting, training, and staff management preferred.
• A high level of attention to detail and quality of service and facilities. Demonstrated commitment to high standards of customer service. 
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage several projects at once and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Applicant must be able to successfully pass Minnesota Department of Human Services background check. 

Work Environment & 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. 
• Required to use a computer and be able to communicate using a computer or electronic device. 
• Flexible availability for irregular shifts including evenings and weekends. 
• The employee is frequently required to sit, reach, walk, stand, bend, lean, and knee for long periods of time. Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to safely supervise children's activities. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

EEO Statement

The Alexandria Area YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.