Center Director (Early Childhood Education)- Richmond

Ravi's Import Warehouse•Richmond, CA

1d•$73,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Impact (ECI) Center Director oversees the day-to-day operations of child development centers serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Reporting to the Area Manager, the Director ensures high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive programming aligned with the YMCA’s mission, policies, and goals. The role requires a valid Child Development Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit, or official verification of a pending application, and requires maintaining the permit through continuing education. The Director leads and develops staff, oversees center and classroom operations, maintains regulatory and program compliance, and supports a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children, families, and staff. The position works closely with families, community partners, and resource professionals and manages administrative duties such as staffing, budgeting, reporting, records, purchasing, and facility maintenance requests. The role includes local travel for meetings, training, and events, including occasional evenings, and may require filling in for teaching or other staff to maintain child/staff ratios.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field; a related degree must include 12 semester units in child development.
Valid California Child Development Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit, or official verification of a pending application; maintain the permit through required continuing education.
At least two years of teaching or administrative experience in a publicly funded preschool or child development program, including one year in a supervisory role.
Valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and annual DMV check.
Completion of 15 hours of preventive health practices training and current pediatric first aid and CPR certification.
Strong knowledge of early childhood development and inclusive programming for ages 0–5.
Experience working in multicultural, interdisciplinary settings and with community agencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Successful completion of criminal background clearance and health requirements, including physical exam, TB test, and immunizations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related computer programs.
Ability to supervise children safely indoors and outdoors.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; stand or walk for up to two hours; and bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach.
Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision in varied environments.
Ability to travel locally for meetings, training, and events, including occasional evenings.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish and English skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver high-quality programming that meets educational, administrative, and service-delivery goals, working with staff, parents, and resource professionals to develop age-appropriate programming.
Oversee the center, including staff supervision, coaching, performance management and evaluation, certifications, training, and professional development plans.
Conduct regular classroom observations, review weekly lesson plans, and hold classroom team conferences about observations and plans.
Identify training needs for education staff and, as appropriate, family service staff; maintain records documenting education staff growth and development.
Facilitate and monitor education staff home-visit responsibilities.
Ensure daily staffing requirements and child/staff ratios are met; fill in for teaching or other staff when needed to maintain ratios.
Recommend staffing, program, and expenditure decisions and maintain inventory documents.
Assist Human Resources with hiring center staff.
Communicate regularly with staff, facilitate staff meetings, and provide mandated training and updates to policies and procedures.
Ensure program compliance, including staff education requirements, and interpret and implement applicable federal, state, and agency rules and regulations.
Ensure accurate reports and documentation comply with laws, policies, and procedures, and submit program activity and status reports to the Area Manager as required.
Maintain child, family, and program files appropriately and confidentially.
Follow procedures for verbal and written reporting of suspected child abuse to Children’s Protective Services and other required parties; report unusual incidents to Community Care Licensing and supervisors as required.
Maintain a healthy, safe, and clean indoor and outdoor facility; respond calmly and professionally to emergencies and administer first aid or CPR when required.
Monitor parent involvement through individual and group contacts and meetings, including monthly parent meetings, and address parent and community concerns.
Complete accounting records, time cards, reports, insurance claims, and Early Childhood Impact or YMCA records accurately and on time.
Refer children to support services based on their needs and follow up to confirm needs are met; coordinate support services offered by other center service areas.
Review children’s developmental screening results and individualized service plans for completion and accuracy, as well as classroom lesson plans and home-visit reports.
Use Facilities software to request center repairs and keep the Area Manager informed.
Complete purchase requisitions and submit completed purchasing paperwork.
Serve as a resource and liaison to licensing representatives, health and fire inspectors, partners, and community service agencies.
Maintain effective, sensitive relationships with parents, extended family members, and community members from diverse cultural and economic groups.
Encourage and develop opportunities for parents to participate in their children’s educational experience.
Perform other tasks required for efficient operation of the comprehensive, integrated program.

Benefits

Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees, with several plan options.
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with options for voluntary coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.
Commuter benefits for eligible employees.
12 designated holidays.
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
YMCA membership benefits and discounts on programs for the employee and family.