Youth Development Center Director - Early Learning - YMCA of Greater Richmond

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a motivated, cause-driven Youth Development Director to provide leadership to the YMCA's Youth Development department - with supervision of our early learning center located at Liberation church.

Duties:

The Director will provide leadership to The Early Learning Center, to include supporting a team of dedicated early learning professionals and ensuring the education, care and development of children from 2 years of age through pre-K while leading the center and fostering a culture of inspiration, accountability and support. The Director develops and implements policies, procedures, and curriculum designed to meet the needs of children and parents.

Qualifications:

• Experience with supervising staff, budgeting and program administration.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must meet Virginia DOE licensing requirements: college-level coursework in a related field or CDA required.
• Minimum age is 21.
• Candidates must be responsible, enthusiastic, and able to direct children and staff in a positive way.
• At least 3 years experience with preschool age children.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage, with Flex Spending & HSA Options
• YMCA Retirement Fund: 12% employer-paid retirement contribution (once vested)
• Generous paid time off
• Pretax program for health, dental, vision and child care (DCAP)
• Excellent training, development and career opportunities
• Free family metro Y membership with access to YMCA activities, classes and programs
• Free programs, including school-age child care and camp (excludes outside contracted programs and one-on-one offerings)
• Employee appreciation activities, including events, socials and optional wellness activities.
• Life & long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program
• Optional COBRA, short-term disability, pet insurance & legal resources program

Salary: $44,000-47,000 per year based on experience and qualifications

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is open to all, and we pride ourselves on the diversity of our members and employees. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development. Our employees embody our brand behaviors of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.