Director, Childcare & Family Services

YMCA Southcoast; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Southcoast is seeking a Director of Childcare and Family Services to lead quality, compliance, and growth of licensed childcare programs. You will report to the COO and collaborate with leadership to enhance program quality, capacity, and sustainability.

The role emphasizes safeguarding licensing standards, staff development, family engagement, and strategic growth through grants and partnerships. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in licensed childcare programs, including preschool.
• Proven experience in staff development and family engagement.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure licensing compliance including renewals, site visits, and revisions.
• Stay updated on EEC regulations and share actionable updates with the team.
• Develop assessment tools and SOPs to maintain baseline quality across sites.
• Develop strategies to support families with information and access to community services.
• Provide coaching and supervision, onboarding new program directors.
• Audit programs to ensure adherence to organizational and licensing standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Child Development or related field

Job description

YMCA Southcoast is seeking a Director of Childcare and Family Services to lead quality, compliance, and growth of licensed childcare programs. You will report to the COO and collaborate with leadership to enhance program quality, capacity, and sustainability.

The role emphasizes safeguarding licensing standards, staff development, family engagement, and strategic growth through grants and partnerships. Strong leadership and communication are essential.