Early Education Center Director

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillsborough YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, is seeking an Early Education Center Director to lead a high-quality program for infants through pre-kindergarten, with a focus on enrollment and staff supervision.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree related to children or business and have 2–3 years' related experience; CPR, First Aid, AED and state licensing knowledge are required or preferred; YMCA certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field related to children or business required
• Two to Three years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of an early education program.
• Working knowledge of NJ Department of Children and Families Office of Licensing a plus.
• CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, organization, implementation, promotion and administration of a high-quality YMCA early education program for infants through pre-kindergarten.
• Focus on enrollment growth and staffing supervision.

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

POSITION SUMMARY:

Hillsborough YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY), is a modern facility that comes alive with programming for people of all ages. At the core of this is our commitment to youth development in which the Y is committed to providing a variety of programs that build the leaders of tomorrow. Hillsborough YMCA is currently seeking an Early Education Center Director who is responsible for the development, organization, implementation promotion and administration of a high quality YMCA early education program including infants through pre - kindergarten with a focus on enrollment as well as the supervision of early education staff.

• Bachelor's degree in any field related to children or business required
• Two to Three years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of an early education program.
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff;
• Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards (if any) and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
• Working knowledge of the State of NJ Department of Children and Families Office of Licensing a plus.