Child Care Director

Company: YMCA
Location: Meadville
Posted on: January 13, 2026

Job Description:

Are you passionate about shaping young lives and building a thriving community? Job Description This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA childcare program(s). Qualifications Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent. Three or more years’ related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs. Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, a minimum age of 21 (define). Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; and Bloodborne Pathogens. .Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards (if any) and completion of YMCA program specific certifications (list). Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Essential Functions 1. Manages, directs and coordinates the early learning programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. 2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. 3. Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality 4. Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met, and safety procedures followed. Provide support, cooperation, and leadership to ensure compliance with government grants and private foundation grants. 8. Keep abreast of regulations and requirements as it relates to Keystone STARS and work closely with its leadership team. 9. Provides upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living. 10. Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. 11. Provides staff leadership for annual fund-raising campaigns and committees as assigned. 12. Maintains proper records/department files. 13. Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities. 14. Assists and attends branch staff meetings, committee meetings and association meetings as assigned. 15. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. 16. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of participation in the program. 17. Performs other duties as assigned. 18. Praesidium Child Protection: Core Responsibilities (Essential Functions) 19. Adherence to Policies: Strictly follow and enforce all organizational policies and procedures designed to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse. 20. Mandated Reporting: Understand and fulfill the legal and ethical obligation to recognize and immediately report any suspicions of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities and organizational supervisor, as required by state laws (e.g., in Pennsylvania, this is via the CWIS Portal). 21. Supervision and Monitoring: Implement effective monitoring and supervision practices during all interactions and activities to manage abuse risk, specifically avoiding one-on-one situations without proper documentation or supervision where possible. 22. Professional Boundaries: Maintain strict professional ethics and boundaries in all interactions with children, youth, and vulnerable adults, avoiding any language or physical contact that could be perceived as inappropriate. 23. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all interactions, especially in one-on-one scenarios or regarding any unusual incidents or conflicts and report them to a supervisor immediately. 24. Training and Development (Requirements/Provisions) 25. Mandatory Training: Successful completion of mandatory comprehensive child abuse prevention training (online or in-person) provided by the organization (often via the Praesidium Academy platform) before beginning work with consumers. 26. Ongoing Education: Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and periodic refresher training to stay current with best practices in child protection and the organizations policies. Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising. Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, respect, and support. Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launch of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Required Certifications 1. Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent. 2. Three or more years’ related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs. 3. Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 21 (define). 4. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff: 5.Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Blood borne Pathogens. 6. Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards (if any) and completion of YMCA program specific certifications (list). 7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 8. Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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