Childcare Director

YMCA
Salary
$60,000.00
$68,000.00
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Come join our expanding childcare program as we open our new facility in Brunswick, Maine!
Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Bath Area Family YMCA is proud to be expanding our childcare services with a new 10 classroom facility opening in September 2025.  We are seeking a qualified early childhood professional to become the director of this center. The Childcare Director provides direct supervision to all teachers in the classrooms ranging from infant to preschool age, creating positive, nurturing relationships with children and teaching staff, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all children in program and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall preschool experience.

In addition, the candidate will support the overall organization of the child care program by working toward annual program-wide goals, support and supervision of direct care staff for professional development and continued education benchmarks.  Collaborate and convene with public school partners to ensure the success of partnerships. The candidate will collaborate between community organizations and ensure families have pathways for engagement, support, and appropriate transitions to public school. 

Successful candidate will demonstrate the following:  experience working with young children, familiarity with the State of Maine Early Childhood Learning Guidelines, Creative Curriculum, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards, 081 State of Maine Teaching Certificate, current CPR/First Aid certification, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the field of early care and education.

Qualifications

1.    Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (BA/BS) in Early Childhood Education; or A BA/BS in a Department-approved related field with 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education and three years of direct childcare experience. 

2.    One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs.

3.    Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 21 (define).

4.    Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; Bloodborne Pathogens.

5.    Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards as outlined in the State of Maine Childcare Licensing Rules.

6.    Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

7.    Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to Inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Essential Functions
  1. Plans and implements program activities for the Preschool that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with Y values.
  2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
  3. Develops and submits timely budgets, to include staying within parameters of the approved calendar year budget. Also, the accurate submission of forecasts and reforecast as required.
  4. Oversees program management, daily operation, staff scheduling and supervision of childcare staff.   
  5. In conjunction with Lead Teachers, provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; conducts parent/family conferences; connects families to the Y.
  6. Maintains proper records/department files.
  7. Serves on Y Expanded Senior Leadership Team and collaborates with other leadership staff to offer programs which engage and support our community.
  8. Follows Y policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
  9. Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met, and safety procedures followed.
  10. Maintains NAEYC requirements and standards.
  11. Plans and implements family and community engagement opportunities, program activities, staff meetings and staff trainings.
  12. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely, caring and professional manner.
  13. Participates in all Leader on Duty assignments.
  14. Adhere to all risk management and safety policies, reporting any inconsistencies.
  15. Accept other duties as assigned from the Executive Director of Early Learning & Family Services or CEO.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Vs values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors’ communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the Impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Required Certifications

1.    Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts (BA/BS) in Early Childhood Education; or A BA/BS in a Department-approved related field with 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education and three years of direct childcare experience.

2. Within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; Bloodborne Pathogens.

3. YMCA Team Leader (preferred)