Job Description

Director of Child Development

Bethlehem, PA in partnership with LVHN Westgate | Full Time, Salary; Monday-Friday Flexible between 6:00am-6:00pm | $63,000 - $70,000

We believe great minds are nurtured by great teachers. Is that you?

We are looking for a Director of Child Development who is passionate about bringing the best out in kids, connecting to our community and having fun!

Some rewards for joining our team:

Medical, dental, vision, disability insurances
12% contribution to the Y retirement fund (ask us about this- it's awesome)
Additional 403(b) retirement plan
Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
Up to 100% off child care and summer camp programs

What is needed:

Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in Child Care programming
Minimum 4 years of experience working with children in a professional child care setting; ages 2-6
Proficiency in Google and products such as excel, word, power point, etc
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Human Services or related field

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

Facilitating the execution of a successful Child Care program, including the interviewing, hiring and training of staff, adherence to practices which lead to a high quality experience, instilling curriculum, and parent engagement
Fiscal management for the facility
Identify and use data to inform service design and benchmark service levels to serve children
Direct service in classrooms as required
Assist with DHS compliance and licensing policies and procedures

What you can expect:

Support from an amazing team
Opportunities to learn & grow
Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
The opportunity to build strong community relationships while building our community

After reading this, if you're thinking this is great- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

About YMCA of the USA

YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs. To address the specific needs of communities, each YMCA is an independent organization, autonomous and separate from YMCA of the USA. They are required by the national constitution to pay annual dues, to refrain from discrimination and to support the YMCA mission. All other decisions are local choices, including programs offered, staffing and style of operation.

Learn, Grow and Thrive with a Career at the Y

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job-you'll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Our staff members-of all ages and backgrounds and life experiences-enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation's health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. The Y ensures that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected and secure.

Search for open positions at Ys across the U.S.: https://www.ymca.org/get-involved/careers/opportunities/open-positions

Industry

Nonprofit & NGOs

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Chicago, IL

Year Founded

1844

Website

ymca.org

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