The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America
Early Learning Director
The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
The Y is an inclusive organization and one of the largest child care providers serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, senior health and more for over 250,000 people through our 16 branches and program centers. Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. After all we’ve been serving the DMV area for over 164 years.
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the overall operation of the early learning childcare program.
Supervising a team of early learning professionals.
Planning, developing and implementing the YUSA Creative Curriculum.
Maintaining jurisdiction licensing regulations and ensuring the health and safety of the children.
Ensuring program accreditation.
Benefits:
Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!
As an organization committed to improving and protecting the health of our communities, we require all new Y staff whose job involves in-person interactions with co-workers, members, or children to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, education, recreation or equivalent.
3-5 years of experience working in a licensed, certified, military, or tribal childcare program with substantial responsibility for development and delivery of program curriculum, supervision and staff training and development.
Must have the following clearances upon hire: Drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, Tuberculosis (TB) test, CPR/First Aid Certification.
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Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the overall operation of the early learning childcare program.
Supervising a team of early learning professionals.
Planning, developing and implementing the YUSA Creative Curriculum.
Maintaining jurisdiction licensing regulations and ensuring the health and safety of the children.
Ensuring program accreditation.
Benefits:
Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!
As an organization committed to improving and protecting the health of our communities, we require all new Y staff whose job involves in-person interactions with co-workers, members, or children to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, education, recreation or equivalent.
3-5 years of experience working in a licensed, certified, military, or tribal childcare program with substantial responsibility for development and delivery of program curriculum, supervision and staff training and development.
Must have the following clearances upon hire: Drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, Tuberculosis (TB) test, CPR/First Aid Certification.
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