Summary
Location
Silver Spring
Type
full-time
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About this role
Lead. Inspire. Make a Lasting Impact. 🌟
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is more than a place—it’s a cornerstone of the community. Every day, we bring our mission to life through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Now, we’re inviting a passionate leader to join our incredible team and help shape the future of young learners.
If you’re driven by purpose, energized by leadership, and inspired by the power of early childhood education, this is your moment.
Now Hiring: Early Learning Director
📍 YMCA Silver Spring
💰 Salary: $57,000
Why This Role Matters
As the Early Learning Director, you’ll lead the overall operations of our early learning childcare program—creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children, families, and staff can thrive. You’ll guide a talented team of early learning professionals, implement the YUSA Creative Curriculum, and ensure excellence in licensing, accreditation, health, and safety.
This is a high-impact leadership role where your work truly changes lives.
What Makes This Job Fun (and Fulfilling!)
In this dynamic role, you will:
- Lead and manage daily operations of a licensed early learning childcare facility
- Ensure the safety, well-being, and positive development of all enrolled children
- Supervise, mentor, and support a team of teachers and early learning professionals
- Recruit staff, interview families, and facilitate trainings, meetings, and professional development
- Oversee budgets, forecasting, and financial accountability for the program
- Maintain accurate program files, records, and statistical data
- Ensure proper staffing coverage with qualified teachers and assistants
- Build strong relationships with families, community partners, schools, and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
- Promote program growth, quality, sustainability, and community engagement
What You Bring
To be considered, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Recreation, or a related field (or equivalent)
- 3–5 years of experience in a licensed, certified, military, or tribal childcare program with significant responsibility for:
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Staff supervision, training, and development
- Ability to meet all pre-employment requirements upon hire, including:
- Drug and alcohol screening
- Criminal background check
- Tuberculosis (TB) test
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Join the Y — and Leave a Legacy 💙
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington operates 16 facilities across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia and positively impacts more than 250,000 youth and adults each year. As a leader in innovation, health, and education, we are committed to strengthening communities and empowering future generations.
If your next career move includes purpose, leadership, and legacy, this is the role for you.
What We Offer You
We value your passion and dedication and reward it with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits, including:
- 10% employer-funded retirement plan
- 403(b) savings plan
- High-quality, affordable healthcare
- FREE YMCA membership for you and your family
- Generous paid time off
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and mission-driven work environment
- The chance to work alongside creative, talented professionals
Other facts
About YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
OUR IMPACT
The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.
Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.
Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.
With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
What you'll do
- The Early Learning Director will lead the operations of the early learning childcare program, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. This role includes supervising staff, implementing curriculum, and maintaining compliance with regulations.
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