Childcare Director

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure Manages the implementation, development and delivery of our preschool program. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include hiring, onboarding and training of staff; curriculum development; budget control; and adhering to all regulatory and Association standards. Assists with annual campaign activities.. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff and volunteers.

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Perks & Benefits Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees

Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.

Employee Assistance Program Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University

Career development and paid training

Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You’ll Do Develops, implements, and manages operating plans and delivery to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA.Executes strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.Assists in developing and controlling department budgets related to the position as requested by management.

Hires, Trains, Onboards and supervises part-time and full-time hourly staff and volunteers in assigned areas.

Facilitates communication and provides leadership to staff.

Assures compliance with state and local regulations.

Ensures that program and Association standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.

Ensures implementation of high-quality programs through innovative program development, evaluations and ongoing training of staff.

Coordinates special events and activities.

Interfaces with and resolves member concerns to further member engagement.

Provides data, rosters, schedules, and reports as required for assigned programs.

Establishes and maintains collaborations with community organizations

Play key role in branch Annual Campaign Manage payroll for assigned department

Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need Four-year college degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred

Minimum of two years of work experience

Experience directing programs through supervision of volunteers and staff

Previous experience with diverse populations YMCA Team Leader certification preferred

Must be fluent in spoken and written English Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Work Conditions and Physical Demands 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. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for…