Child Care Program Director

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Child Care Program Director to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  

As the Child Care Program Director, you will plan, develop, administer, and evaluate off-site before-and-after-school child care. You will provide leadership and direction for staff and children, ensure positive communication with parents, children, schools, and other staff, practice risk management, and develop positive community relations. 

If hired, you will manage childcare programs that serve our community with a variety of activity options to explore, develop interests, and talents of the youth with a focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement for children to have fun, grow and thrive in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate safe, enjoyable, and educational programs for YMCA Before and After School (and Summer) students at elementary schools.
• You will provide leadership, direction, and vision to the day-to-day operations of childcare sites. 
• You will manage Child Care Programs that serve our community with a variety of activity options to explore and develop the interests and talents of the youth with a focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement for children to have fun, grow, and thrive in our care.
• You will plan, develop, administer, and evaluate off-site before-and-after-school child care. 
• You will provide leadership and direction for staff and children, ensure positive communication with parents, children, schools, and other staff, practice risk management, and develop positive community relations.
• You will support relationships with school staff and parents.
• You will develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• You will ensure all Child Care sites maintain Washington State Child Care Licensing and designated staffing ratios at all times while communicating and maintaining a healthy relationship with DEL.
• You will recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
• You will establish new program activities and expand the program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• You may develop or assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, organize and schedule program registrations.

Are you a good fit?

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You have two years of full time equivalent in management experience.
• You have 30 or more college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, and Elementary Education or the equivalent educational background in courses relating to early learning or child development.
• You have experience in the development, delivery, and management of child care programs or equivalent, with full understanding of child care regulations and licensing requirements.
• You enjoy working with school aged children and diverse populations.
• 1+ year of child care experience preferred
• Currently has and/or is willing to obtain a CPR, Basic First Aid certification, Food Handlers Permit, and TB immunization cards.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues. 
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Wage: $27.87 to $29.35 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Location: YMCA Childcare Pierce County, Tacoma, WA  

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