The Y is an inclusive organization and one of the largest child care providers serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, senior health and more for over 250,000 people through our 16 branches and program centers. Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. After all we’ve been serving the DMV area for over 164 years. Here's a wonderful opportunity for you to be a part of this great work.
As the Early Learning Director, you will report to the Associate Executive Director. The position supervises a team of six early learning professionals.
- Lead and manage daily operations of a licensed childcare facility including before/ after school program and summer camp.
- 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.
- Prepares annual budget of the department for presentation to administration and periodic forecasting presentations.
- Insures 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.
- For position consideration, you must met the minimum qualifications: 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. Director license for the District of Columbia.
Salary: $41,700.00 - $44,000.00