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Director, Youth Development (Early Childhood Education) YMCA of Delaware Early Learning Academy (ELA) downtown Wilmington

YMCA of Delaware · ymcade.org
WilmingtonDirector3+ yrs
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Youth development director for an early childhood education academy.

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Found
40 d ago · posted 2026-09-29
Location
Wilmington, DE
Pay (as listed)
$55,515–$62,457 a year

Full description

Delaware Promise: Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve Unite communities and inspire service to others Benefits & Perks: Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance Generous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility Learning and development workshops Career advancement opportunities Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more! Salary: $55,515– $62,457 per year. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience. Essential Responsibilities • Responsible for annual licensure of all program sites, ensuring state licensing regulations are consistently met at all sites. This includes but is not limited to all physical inspections, life safety standards, child and staffing files, completion of ASQ's etc. • Manages, directs and coordinates all early childhood education programs for assigned location including implementation of curriculum and assessments, collecting, reviewing and approving lesson plans, conducting observations, coaching and mentoring of staff and ensuring best practices, ADA and belonging in the early education space are maintained. • Supports Youth Development Director, and collaborates with other Youth Development leadership as needed. • Assists in the Recruitment, hiring, training, development, scheduling and supervision of personnel and volunteers as needed. • Orders curriculum supplies and equipment as needed within budgeted amounts. • Works with Registrar and/ or Business Manager to coordinate new registrations, ProCare, transitions, terminations, Subsidy updates (POC / ECAP) and billing issues. • Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Continuing progress and maintenance of requirements for participation in Delaware Stars, NAEYC Accreditation and ACA Accreditation. • Continuing progress and maintenance of requirements for participation in Delaware Stars, and NAEYC Accreditation Minimum Qualifications • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community. • A.A. in Early Childhood Education and/or CDA and min of 3 years director level experience. Preferred Qualifications • Multi-Lingual • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including at least 15 college/university credits in course content covering at least three of the following topic areas – child development, developmental curriculum planning, positive behavior management, health & safety, nutrition, family/community, and professionalism. • Supervision of a childcare or camp staff team is preferred. The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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