Child Care Director

Job SummaryYMCA of Centre County's Bellefonte Branch is seeking a Child Care Director to lead and manage high-quality child care and early childhood education programs. Additionally, this role keeps programs aligned with the YMCA’s mission and values and ensures compliance with Pennsylvania child care regulations. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to advance a career in early childhood education and program leadership in Bellefonte, PA.Primary ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate comprehensive knowledge of PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW) regulations.Train all child care staff in DPW regulations, PA Keystone Stars standards, the Environmental Rating Scale, and YMCA new staff orientations.Supervise all children at all times, which DPW defines as being physically present and maintaining oversight so staff can see, hear, direct, and access children.Develop and manage programs that meet the individual needs of enrolled children, considering their interests, talents, and learning styles. Treat all children with dignity and respect.Conduct child assessments and portfolios, and schedule parent/teacher conferences throughout the year.Recruit, hire, and evaluate staff annually.Process payroll for department staff.Develop, manage, and monitor the department budget to meet or exceed targets.Complete all administrative paperwork, including attendance records, meal counts, incident reports, supply and equipment requests, parent newsletters, and curriculum.Maintain confidentiality regarding families, children, parents, and co-workers.Collaborate with staff and volunteers to support the YMCA’s annual campaign and achieve branch goals.Report incidents promptly to your direct supervisor.Qualifications (must meet BOTH criteria)Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Human Services fieldMinimum 5 years of experience managing a child care facilitySalary & Benefits$53,000 to $56,000 per year403(b) retirement programGenerous employee discounts on YMCA programsFREE YMCA membership with access to all 4 YMCA of Centre County locationsEmployer-paid group health insurancePaid holidays and generous PTO packageProfessional development opportunitiesHow to ApplySend applications, inquiries, and resumes to:Liz ChapmanEmail: lchapman@ymcaocc.org