School Age Childcare Director

YMCA of the USA; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA is seeking a School Age Childcare Director to supervise childcare staff, oversee multiple program sites, and ensure licensing compliance across locations. You will build strong relationships with schools, families, and the community while helping develop curriculum and monitor quality.

The role requires supporting staff development, managing enrollment and financial assistance, and ensuring programs run within budget.

Qualifications

• College diploma required; preference for Child Development or Education.
• Two to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, staff, schools, and community partners.
• Passion for the YMCA mission and a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support childcare staff.
• Oversee multiple program sites.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with schools, families and the community.
• Help develop curriculum for programs.
• Monitor program quality and staff development.
• Manage enrollment and financial assistance processes.
• Ensure programs operate effectively and within budget.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

College diploma (Child Development or Education preferred)

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

The School Age Childcare Director will supervise and support childcare staff, oversee multiple program sites, ensure compliance with Virginia Department of Social Services licensing requirements, and maintain strong relationships with schools, families, and the community. The position will also help develop curriculum, monitor program quality, support staff development, manage enrollment and financial assistance processes, and ensure programs operate effectively and within budget.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and leader who enjoys working with children, families, and staff and is passionate about the YMCA mission. This is a hands-on position that requires organization, flexibility, problem solving, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

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• College diploma required preference for Child Development or Education
• Two to Five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency preferred
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, staff, schools, and community partners
• Passion for the YMCA mission and a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for children