at YMCA in Newark, Delaware, United States
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Licensing & Compliance
• Ensure annual licensure of all program sites, consistently meeting Delaware State Licensing regulations.
• Oversee all required physical inspections, life safety standards, child and staff files, ASQs (Ages & Stages Questionnaires), and other compliance documentation.
• Maintain compliance with state and local codes, laws, and regulations relevant to early childhood education.
Program Management & Curriculum
• Direct, manage, and coordinate all early childhood education programs for assigned sites.
• Implement curriculum and assessments; review and approve lesson plans.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and mentoring to staff.
• Ensure ADA requirements, inclusivity, and best practices are consistently maintained in the early education setting.
Staff Leadership & Development
• Support the Senior Youth Director and collaborate with Youth Development leadership.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise personnel and volunteers.
• Provide professional development opportunities, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Operations & Administration
• Manage curriculum supplies and equipment within budgetary guidelines.
• Partner with the Registrar and/or Business Manager to coordinate new registrations, ProCare system updates, transitions, terminations, Purchase of Care (POC)/Early Childhood Assistance Program (ECAP) subsidies, and billing issues.
Quality & Accreditation
• Maintain progress and compliance with Delaware Stars quality rating system.
• Ensure ongoing standards for NAEYC Accreditation are achieved and sustained.
