Senior Early Childhood Site Director - Flexible Leadership

Ymca-of-Metropolitan-Chicag; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and视视眼保险

PTO and paid holidays

403(b) plan with company contributions

Wellness programs

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago seeks an Early Childhood Site Director to oversee developmentally appropriate early learning programs, ensuring compliance with licensing and funding regulations. The role includes overseeing ExceleRate Illinois, accrediting bodies, and serving as Director on Record for childcare programs on site.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years in early learning with supervisory experience; bilingual capabilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Recreation or a related field with additional coursework in early childhood education or administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program management and ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Monitor and support licensing visits (IDHS, ExceleRate Illinois, NAEYC).
• Recruit, supervise and develop staff to maintain quality programming.
• Administer program budgets, payroll, and inventory; support grant reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago seeks an Early Childhood Site Director to oversee developmentally appropriate early learning programs, ensuring compliance with licensing and funding regulations. The role includes overseeing ExceleRate Illinois, accrediting bodies, and serving as Director on Record for childcare programs on site.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years in early learning with supervisory experience; bilingual capabilities are preferred.