Childcare Director

YMCA of Greater Brandywine • West Chester, PA

8d • $51,797 - $67,337

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Youth Development, the Childcare Director is responsible for providing a supportive and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The Childcare Director is responsible for the daily operation and management of the Childcare Early Learning Center (CELC). Duties include supervision of the CELC program, ensuring compliance with all Department of Human Services regulations, curriculum design, considering the size, scope, and budget of program area(s) and branch volume in classification. This full-time, exempt position will supervise full-time and part-time staff. The Childcare Director is required to complete annual Keystone STARS trainings and comply with the branch's STAR level requirements as well as increase the program's STAR level. Additional responsibilities include hiring, onboarding and training of staff; curriculum development; budget control; and adhering to all regulatory and Association standards. Assists with annual campaign activities. Who Are We? The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of two years of work experience
• Experience directing programs through supervision of volunteers and staff
• Previous experience with diverse populations
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages operating plans and delivery to promote childcare and aftercare for the YMCA.
• Executes strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
• Assists in developing and controlling department budgets related to the position as requested by management.
• Hires, Trains, Onboards and supervises part-time and full-time hourly staff and volunteers in assigned areas.
• Facilitates communication and provides leadership to staff.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations.
• Ensures that program and Association standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• Ensures implementation of high-quality programs through innovative program development, evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
• Coordinates special events and activities.
• Interfaces with and resolves member concerns to further member engagement.
• Provides data, rosters, schedules, and reports as required for assigned programs.
• Establishes and maintains collaborations with community organizations
• Play key role in branch Annual Campaign
• Manage payroll for assigned department
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director