YMCA Reston Pre-School Director

Are you a strong and experienced child care leader who has a passion for leading teachers and LOVES working with children? Then the Y is the place for you. Position: Early Learning Director Salary Range: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 The YMCA Fairfax County Reston is currently seeking an experience, energetic, and visionary Early Learning Director to lead the Y youth development strategies and growth initiatives. In this pivotal role, the director oversees the overall operation of the Early Learning program, including licensing, curriculum development, and health and safety of the children. Some of the exciting things you will do as the Early Learning Director: Lead and manage the daily operations of a license pre-school facility. Responsible for creating, developing and maintain a positive relationship with teachers, parents, and professional development of branch staff. Stays current with all licensing, state and local regulations and ensures that the site and all of its staff are in compliance at all times. Provides training and orientation for new parents, teachers and children including touring families and transitioning children. Hiring, training, coaching, supervising and evaluating early learning staff. Ensuring daily, weekly, monthly communication to parents to support the lesson plans and the milestones and development of the children within the program. Prepares annual budget of the department for presentation to administration and periodic forecasting presentations. Qualifications and Skills: We seek a leader with values that align with the Y’s mission: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Recreation, Human Services, etc. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working primarily with preschoolers in a licensed child care center. Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills including staff supervision and development, program development and working with children and parents Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents and committed to working with diverse population. Benefits: We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan. In addition, we provide 403(b) and ROTH IRA retirement savings plan; high quality healthcare; free YMCA membership for you and your family; a generous paid time off package; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Recreation, Human Services? Do you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working primarily with preschoolers in a licensed child care center. Experience: staff supervisory: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person