Senior Child Development Director- Wilmington, Delaware

Join a phenomenal team of Early Learning Professionals in beautiful Downtown Wilmington Delaware!
Job Description

Under the guidance of the Community VP/Executive Director, the Senior Child Development Director oversees the development and operations of high-quality member-focused childcare programs through innovative program development, fiscal accountability and evaluations of the Early Childhood Education program, Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) program, Day Camp, Kids Club, Preschool/Teen programs, family events, and the Hanby Outdoor Center.

Qualifications
  • Qualifications as an Administrator for assigned program(s) through the Office of Child Care Licensing.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community
  • Two or more years of program management experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Multi-lingual skills
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, elementary education, human services, social services, recreation, or equivalent.
  • Experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency specializing in youth development.
Essential Functions
  • Responsible for the overall development, implementation, promotion of programs and leadership of day-to-day operations of high-quality Early Childhood, BASE, Summer Day Camp, Youth Sports and Kids Club Programs. Oversee the coordination and marketing of special events and activities associated with these programs.
  • Develops, implements, and manages all financials for assigned childcare program areas to ensure programs are meeting or exceeding budgetary goals.
  • Hires, trains, schedules, supervises and reviews childcare staff associated with assigned childcare programming. Maintains staff files and all documentation as required by Licensing and the YMCA.
  • Actively participates in advocacy initiatives and partners with community leaders, state partners, and stakeholders in the early childhood and youth development / education community to increase awareness, impact and educational outcomes for children.
  • Ensures compliance with all YMCA policies and procedures, State and Local laws, and rules and regulations as it pertains to program operations and business licenses.
  • Participates in all required leadership meetings and other branch duties as assigned.