YMCA Reston - Early Learning Director
About The Position
Are you a strong and experienced child care leader who has a passion for leading teachers and LOVES working with children? Then the Y is the place for you. Advance your career and make a difference by joining the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington! The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington operates facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia. A leader in innovation, the Y has made an impact in advancing health and education initiatives and strengthening the communities we serve. If your next career move includes leaving a legacy, this is the role for you! The YMCA Fairfax County Reston is currently seeking an experienced leader to join our team as the Early Learning Director. Our ideal candidate is able to maintain high expectations while also ensuring a fun, and positive environment daily! The Early Learning Director oversees the overall operation of the Early Learning program, including licensing, curriculum development and delivery, and health and safety of the children.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Recreation, Human Services, etc.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working primarily with preschoolers in a licensed child care center.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills including staff supervision and development, program development and working with children and parents
- Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents and committed to working with diverse population.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operations of a license pre-school facility.
- Responsible for creating, developing and maintain a positive relationship with teachers, parents, and professional development of branch staff.
- Stays current with all licensing, state and local regulations and ensures that the site and all of its staff are in compliance at all times.
- Provides training and orientation for new parents, teachers and children including touring families and transitioning children.
- Hiring, training, coaching, supervising and evaluating early learning staff.
- Ensuring daily, weekly, monthly communication to parents to support the lesson plans and the milestones and development of the children within the program.
- Prepares annual budget of the department for presentation to administration and periodic forecasting presentations.
Benefits
- Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in your community every day.
- Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven workplace.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $58,000 to $65,000 reflective of your skill and experience.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to ensure you and your family can receive the care you need.
- Wellness Programs: Y membership for you and your family to support your physical and mental health.
- Retirement Plans to Secure your Financial Future: The Y will contribute 10% of your salary into the Y’s retirement savings plan. You also have the option to make additional contributions to the Y’s 403(b) and ROTH plans.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Training and Development: Access to professional development programs, workshops, and certifications.
- Welcoming Environment: A commitment to ensuring all employees feel valued.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
