Child Care Director

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community by providing a fun, safe, and positive social-emotional experience for young children? Work alongside other passionate individuals to support and enrich the lives of our children and families in our community.

The YMCA Springfield Meadows is a long-standing child-development center that has been in the Vancouver community for over 17 years.

• Comprehensive Medical Plans:
  Medical, dental, and vision for full-time staff
• Holiday Pay: 9 paid holidays for full-time staff
• Vacation Pay: 10 days for full-time staff, increasing after two years of work
• Sick Pay: 1.5 hours for every 40 hours worked
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Childcare and Program Discounts
• Free Household Membership to a YMCA Fitness Facility
• Retirement Plan: 9% contribution after two years worked (must meet certain criteria).
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Path:
  Promotion to management positions from within the organization

The Site Director is responsible for hiring and supervising program staff, maintaining all licensing standards, managing aspects of a budget including ordering required supplies, and communicating with parents and building relationships within our community.

• Pass a YMCA Background Check
• At least 18 years of age
• Meet all Director standards as dictated by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families including:
  1) 45 ECE credits/completed associate degree or higher in field.
  2) At least 2 years of experience as a teacher of children ages 2-12.
  3) At least 6 months of experience in administration or management.
• Experience with basic financial management.
• Current enrollment in the MERIT Workforce Registry or ability to enroll prior to employment.
• Current Infant, Child & Adult First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Current Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Expectation of availability 7:30am-5:30pm