Director, Youth Development (Early Childhood Education) YMCA of Delaware Early Learning Academy (ELA) downtown Wilmington

YMCA of Delaware•Wilmington, DE

42d•$55,515 - $62,457•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Delaware is seeking a Director, Youth Development for their Early Learning Academy (ELA) in downtown Wilmington. This role is crucial in ensuring every youth and teen served is on a pathway to success, improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and families, and uniting communities through service. The position involves managing and coordinating early childhood education programs, ensuring compliance with state licensing regulations, and fostering a positive and best-practice-oriented environment for both children and staff.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
A.A. in Early Childhood Education and/or CDA.
Minimum of 3 years of director-level experience.

Nice To Haves

Multi-Lingual
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including at least 15 college/university credits in course content covering at least three of the following topic areas – child development, developmental curriculum planning, positive behavior management, health & safety, nutrition, family/community, and professionalism.
Supervision of a childcare or camp staff team is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for annual licensure of all program sites, ensuring state licensing regulations are consistently met at all sites. This includes all physical inspections, life safety standards, child and staffing files, and completion of ASQ's.
Manages, directs, and coordinates all early childhood education programs for the assigned location, including curriculum and assessment implementation, lesson plan review and approval, staff observations, coaching, mentoring, and ensuring best practices, ADA, and belonging are maintained.
Supports the Youth Development Director and collaborates with other Youth Development leadership as needed.
Assists in the recruitment, hiring, training, development, scheduling, and supervision of personnel and volunteers.
Orders curriculum supplies and equipment within budgeted amounts.
Works with the Registrar and/or Business Manager to coordinate new registrations, ProCare, transitions, terminations, Subsidy updates (POC/ECAP), and billing issues.
Assures compliance with state and local regulations related to program areas.
Drives continuing progress and maintenance of requirements for participation in Delaware Stars, NAEYC Accreditation, and ACA Accreditation.