Ymcade
Youth Dev. Director (CEB) Downtown YMCA Family Location
Ymcade, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
Youth Dev. Director (CEB) Downtown YMCA Family Location
Job Category:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Requisition Number:
YOUTH002884
Posted : October 22, 2025
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
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
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: $49,500– $60,000 per year. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.
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.
At least two years of progressive, responsible experience supervising a staff team of at least 20 members.
Twenty-four months of experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
Twelve months of budget, fiscal management/profit and loss responsibility.
Twelve months supervising a staff team of at least ten people.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Requisition Number:
YOUTH002884
Posted : October 22, 2025
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
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
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: $49,500– $60,000 per year. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.
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.
At least two years of progressive, responsible experience supervising a staff team of at least 20 members.
Twenty-four months of experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
Twelve months of budget, fiscal management/profit and loss responsibility.
Twelve months supervising a staff team of at least ten people.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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