Early Childhood Education Director

YMCA
Salary
$55,000.00
$70,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
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The Bangor Region YMCA is seeking an experienced, passionate, and dynamic Early Childhood Education Director.
Job Description

About the Bangor Region YMCA

The Bangor Region YMCA is dedicated to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We provide high-quality early childhood education programs that nurture the growth, development, and well-being of children while supporting families and fostering a positive learning environment.

Position Summary

The Bangor Region YMCA is seeking an experienced, passionate, and dynamic Early Childhood Education Director to lead our licensed childcare and preschool programs. The Director is responsible for the overall administration, program quality, regulatory compliance, curriculum implementation, staffing, budgeting, and family engagement for our early childhood education services.

This leadership position plays a vital role in ensuring exceptional care and educational experiences for children while supporting and developing a team of dedicated educators.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Human Services, or related field required.
  • Minimum of three years of leadership or supervisory experience in early childhood education.
  • Knowledge of Maine childcare licensing regulations and best practices in early childhood education.
  • Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, coaching, and professional development.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience with Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum preferred.
  • CPR, First Aid, and mandated reporter certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
  • Ability to successfully pass all required background checks.
Essential Functions
  • Provide leadership and oversight of all early childhood education programs.
  • Ensure compliance with Maine DHHS Child Care Licensing Rules, Quality for ME, CACFP requirements, and YMCA standards.
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate teaching staff.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-driven workplace culture.
  • Oversee curriculum implementation, child assessments, and program quality initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with children, families, community partners, and regulatory agencies.
  • Manage enrollment, waitlists, and program capacity.
  • Monitor department budgets, expenditures, and financial performance.
  • Lead continuous quality improvement efforts and accreditation initiatives.
  • Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for children and staff.
    Support program growth and strategic planning efforts.