Before & After School Program Site Director (Downey) (4087)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Downey, CA

9d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Great leaders create environments where children thrive, educators grow, and families feel supported. As the Site Director, Licensed School-Age Child Care, you'll lead every aspect of a licensed before school and after school program, creating a safe, engaging, and high quality learning environment where children can build confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and discover their potential. You'll provide leadership for program operations, staff supervision, curriculum implementation, enrollment, family engagement, licensing compliance, fiscal stewardship, and continuous quality improvement while partnering closely with school leaders and families. If you're passionate about developing educators, leading high-performing teams, and creating exceptional experiences for children and families, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact every day. This is a full-time, year-round position leading a licensed School-Age child care program.

Requirements

Twenty one (21) years of age or older.
High school diploma or GED, supplemented by 15 semester units of college coursework, including 3 units in Administration or Staff Relations, 3 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child

Nice To Haves

Experienced youth development or licensed child care professional who enjoys leading people, building strong partnerships, and creating exceptional learning environments for children.
Collaborative leader who can balance operational excellence with compassionate leadership while coaching Team Members, supporting families, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring every child experiences a safe, engaging, and welcoming program.

Responsibilities

Lead a high quality licensed before school and after school child care program where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn and grow.
Coach, mentor, and develop a team of educators to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum and exceptional experiences for children and families.
Build strong relationships with families, school administrators, community partners, and licensing representatives to strengthen the program and ensure operational excellence.
Oversee program enrollment, curriculum implementation, licensing compliance, fiscal stewardship, risk management, and continuous quality improvement.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and belonging that reflects the YMCA's commitment to strengthening children, families, and communities.