YMCA Silver Spring Early Learning Director

The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join a great team of professionals committed and passionate about working with youth. A career at the Y is one of the most rewarding career experiences you will encounter. We are currently recruiting for an Early Learning Director at our YMCA Silver Spring location.
Advance your career and make a difference by joining the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington!
Position: Early Learning Director
Salary: $57,000
Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily operations of a licensed childcare facility.
• Directly responsible for the day-to-day safety and well-being of all children enrolled in the program.
• Responsible for budget compliance, staff supervision, interviewing parents, screening applicants, recruitment of staff, facilitation of in-service trainings, meetings, and professional development for staff.
• Maintain files, records and statistical data.
• Prepare annual budget of the department for presentation to administration and periodic forecasting presentations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage with qualified teachers and teacher assistants.
• Develop and maintain connections with stakeholders to increase the ability of the program to thrive and grow.
• Execute sound administration and management in order to increase program quality and sustainability; promote financial accountability and viability.
• Demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licensure, and accreditation.
• Develop and promote good community relations among local schools and organizations.

Qualifications:
For position consideration, you must meet the minimum qualifications: a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, education, recreation or equivalent. 3-5 years of experience working in a licensed, certified, military, or tribal childcare program with substantial responsibility for development and delivery of program curriculum, supervision and staff training and development. Must have the following clearances upon hire: drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, Tuberculosis (TB) test, CPR/First Aid Certification.
Join the Y!
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington operates 16 facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia and impacts the lives of more than 250,000 youth and adults each year. A leader in innovation, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has made an impact in advancing health and education initiatives and strengthening the communities we serve. If your next career move includes leaving a legacy, this is the role for you!
We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan, 403(b) savings plan, high quality healthcare, free YMCA membership for you and your family, a generous paid time off package, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals.#J-18808-Ljbffr