YMCA Silver Spring Early Learning Director

YMCA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

10% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off and holidays

Ongoing leadership development

YMCA membership for you and yourFamily

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington in Silver Spring seeks an experienced Early Learning Director to lead our preschool program. You will oversee program quality, develop a strong team of educators, and build relationships with children and families.

This role focuses on licensing compliance, enrollment growth, and ensuring a nurturing learning environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in ECE and at least 3 years of leadership in licensed childcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 3+ years leadership experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development and childcare licensing requirements.
• Experience managing staff, program operations, and performance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of early childhood educators.
• Ensure high-quality learning experiences that support children’s growth and development.
• Build enrollment and strengthen family engagement through tours and community partnerships.
• Oversee daily operations, program quality, and licensing compliance.
• Partner with families to support each child’s learning journey.
• Manage program performance and budgets in collaboration with branch leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Budgeting

Child development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Lead Early Learning. Grow Educators. Shape Young Minds.

Position: Early Learning Director
Location: YMCA Silver Spring

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking an experienced Early Learning Director to lead our preschool program at YMCA Silver Spring. In this role, you’ll oversee program quality, develop a strong team of educators, and build meaningful relationships with children and families.

We’re looking for a collaborative, mission-driven leader who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a high-quality, nurturing learning environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of early childhood educators.
• Ensure high-quality learning experiences that support children’s growth and development.
• Build enrollment and strengthen family engagement through tours and community partnerships.
• Oversee daily operations, program quality, and licensing compliance.
• Partner with families to support each child’s learning journey.
• Manage program performance and budgets in collaboration with branch leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development and childcare licensing requirements.
• Experience managing staff, program operations, and performance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Why Join the Y?

At the YMCA, your leadership helps children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning while supporting families and strengthening the community.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of $57,000 annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 10% retirement contribution, subject to eligibility.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Ongoing training and leadership development.
• YMCA membership for you and your family.

Join the YMCA Silver Spring team and help create early learning experiences that make a lasting difference.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.