Early Learning Support Specialist-Youth Development YMCA

Key Responsibilities Travel to YMCA Early learning and child care program locations as assigned based on staffing and program priorities, remaining flexible as daily locations, schedules, and assignments may change based on operational needs.Provide classroom coverage for vacancies, call-offs, leaves, training, breaks, and other temporary staffing needs, including serving in required staff-to-child ratios when qualified and assigned.Maintain active supervision and support staff, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environments in accordance with established program routines, curriculum expectations, and practices across YMCA locations.When staffing coverage is not needed, provide additional classroom support for children with IEPs, individualized classroom support plans, or developmental, behavioral, sensory, social-emotional, or other identified needs, including individualized or one-on-one support when appropriate and within the scope of the YMCA role and program requirements.Assist teaching teams with established strategies, visual supports, routines, positive guidance, behavior and sensory supports, and other approved classroom plans, modeling relationship-based and developmentally appropriate practices.Observe and communicate relevant information regarding children's strengths, needs, responses to supports, and classroom strategies to program leadership and teaching teams, and complete related documentation as requested.Collaborate professionally with Child Care Directors, Family Life Directors, teachers, Association leadership, families, and outside professionals when appropriate and authorized.Follow all YMCA policies and procedures and applicable childcare licensing, health, safety, confidentiality, and mandated reporting requirements, while maintaining required training, certifications, background checks, and professional development.Adhere to established association standards.This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as necessary or assigned/director by management.

Job description and duties may be modified.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience working with young children in child care, preschool, school-age, or similar settings preferred.

Education or training in early childhood education, special education, behavioral support, or related fields preferred.

CDA, RBT, or comparable credentials are a plus.

Ability to support children with varying developmental, behavioral, sensory, and social-emotional needs.

Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.

Flexibility to work across different YMCA locations, classrooms, and age groups.

Reliable transportation and ability to travel between assigned locations.

Must meet applicable state child care licensing requirements, including background checks, training, and certifications.