School Age Childcare Site Director - Highcliff & McKnight Elementary

156 Peony Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229, USA

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income, national origin, race, sexual orientation, body type/shape, and physical and mental well-being, can reach their full potential with dignity. Guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we strive to create a welcoming environment for all.

Do you enjoy creating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive? Are you passionate about youth development and ready to take a leadership role in a high-quality before and after school program? The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and mission-driven Site Director.

This full-time position works closely with a Program Director to support our kindergarten-wrap program in the morning at McKnight Elementary School. In the afternoon, this position leads the day-to-day operation of our after school program at Highcliff Elementary. The Site Director plays an important role in implementing curriculum, maintaining licensing and quality standards, and delivering exceptional customer service to families and school partners.

Job Grade: 7

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Child Care Director

Responsible, accountable and oversees the day-to-day operations of the program at one or more sites. This includes delivery of supervision, program curriculum and good customer service with parents, school administrations and the public. The Site Director provides mentoring and coaching to staff. The Site Director is expected to learn and follow the standards and practices for high quality care and education in this Keystone STARS STAR 4 center.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming
: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine
: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful
: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing
: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined
: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

• Maintain compliance with all Department of Public Welfare (DHS) licensing requirements and safety standards, including staff to child ratios, at all times.
• Maintain and monitor compliance with the staff training requirements as set by the DHS, Keystone STARS Quality Initiative, and the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh.
• Actively collaborate and work with Federal and community agencies and state licensing.
• Assist in the recruiting, screening, training, supervising and evaluating performance of all teachers.
• Use a variety of tools for measuring success of staff performance such as observations, check lists, conversation, workshops, reading materials, resource materials and accomplishment of growth goals.
• Maintain complete and current records for children and staff as needed to assist the Youth
• Development Business Office.
• Develop and maintain strong parent and volunteer relationships to support the everyday operations, special activities, and quality improvement.
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures and manuals for center operations, parents, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Developing Others
• Quality Results
• Decision Making
• Values
• Inclusion

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED
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• Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field
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• 1 year of experience
  -or-
• Bachelor’s Degree which includes 30 credit hours in ECE or related field
  -and-
• 2 years of experience working with youth
  -or-
• Associates Degree in ECE or related field
  -and-
• 2 years of experience working with youth
  -or-
• Associates Degree
  -and-
• 30 credit hours in ECE or related field
  -and-
• 3 years of experience working with youth
  -or-
• Associates Degree
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• 4 years of experience working with youth
  -and-
• 1 Year Management/Supervision Experience

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,…