Child Care Director
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community by providing a fun, safe, and positive social-emotional experience for young children? Work alongside other passionate individuals to support and enrich the lives of our children and families in our community.


The YMCA Springfield Meadows is a long-standing child-development center that has been in the Vancouver community for over 17 years.


Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Medical Plans: Medical, dental, and vision for full-time staff 
  • Holiday Pay: 9 paid holidays for full-time staff 
  • Vacation Pay: 10 days for full-time staff, increasing after two years of work 
  • Sick Pay: 1.5 hours for every 40 hours worked 
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Childcare and Program Discounts 
  • Free Household Membership to a YMCA Fitness Facility 
  • Retirement Plan: 9% contribution after two years worked (must meet certain criteria). 
  • Flexible Scheduling 
  • Career Path: Promotion to management positions from within the organization 

Job Responsibilities:

The Site Director is responsible for hiring and supervising program staff, maintaining all licensing standards, managing aspects of a budget including ordering required supplies, and communicating with parents and building relationships within our community.

Requirements

    

  • Pass a YMCA Background Check
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Meet all Director standards as dictated by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families including: 1) 45 ECE credits/completed associate degree or higher in field.  2) At least 2 years of experience as a teacher of children ages 2-12. 3) At least 6 months of experience in administration or management.
  • Experience with basic financial management.
  • Current enrollment in the MERIT Workforce Registry or ability to enroll prior to employment. 
  • Current Infant, Child & Adult First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 60 days. 
  • Current Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain within 30 days. 
  • Expectation of availability 7:30am-5:30pm
Salary Description
$25-28 per hr.