Director - Child Development Center

About the Role

The Director is responsible for providing care for children at our Child Development Center ("Wee Care") located on the campus of Providence Portland hospital. This position offers a rewarding work experience focused on delivering a fun, safe, and positive social-emotional environment for children while working alongside passionate individuals to support and enrich the lives of youth in our community.

Responsibilities

• Hire and supervise program staff.
• Maintain all licensing standards.
• Manage aspects of a budget, including ordering required supplies.
• Communicate with parents and community partners to foster positive relationships.
• Ensure all record keeping and administrative tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in observation and assessment of children as needed.
• Update and implement emergency procedures.
• Manage daily operations of the center.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work environments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work as needed.
• Travel between YMCA locations.
• Frequent interaction with children, families, members, volunteers, and community partners.

Requirements

• Pass a YMCA Background Check.
• Meet all Director standards as dictated by Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Care, including one of the following qualifications:
  • Step 9 in the Oregon Registry, OR
  • Knowledge of management and supervision of adults evidenced by:
    • 7 college-level credit hours, OR
    • At least 70 training hours in program management, OR
    • 600 hours of experience with opportunities to participate in financial management, policy development, record keeping, and staff management.
  • AND knowledge of child development evidenced by:
    • 7 college-level credit hours, OR
    • At least 70 training hours in specific child development categories, OR
    • 600 hours of qualifying teaching experience with preschool-age children.
• Current enrollment in the Oregon State Childcare Registry or ability to enroll prior to employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Current Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• At least 21 years of age.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees may receive access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan and Roth Options
• 9% Employer Contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund (upon eligibility)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• LegalShield and IDShield Plans
• Paid Vacation (accrual increases with years of service)
• Paid Sick Leave in accordance with applicable state and local law
• Three (3) Paid Holidays annually
• Six (6) Floating Holidays annually
• Complimentary YMCA Membership (recognized globally!)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may change in accordance with YMCA-CW policies and benefit plan documents.

Pay

$25.50–$27.50/hour

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid work arrangement.