Daycare Site Director

The School-Aged Child Care Director is responsible for the overall management of a Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensed after-school program, including enrollment, curriculum development, staff supervision, family engagement, compliance, and program operations. The Director will ensure high-quality care for children and families while maintaining compliance with EEC requirements, health and safety regulations, and YWCA Malden policies. The position requires strong leadership, organization, communication, and program administration skills. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of center-based programming, including supervision, coordination, scheduling, enrollment, promotion, parent and school relations, observation, and evaluation. Recruit, hire, train, coach, supervise, and support childcare staff. Provide regular feedback to staff and ensure adherence to EEC policies, procedures, and program standards. Maintain appropriate supervision and safety practices, including implementation of program policies, pick-up/drop-off procedures, background checks, and staff professional development. Ensure compliance with requirements established by the Department of Early Education and Care, Board of Health, Bureau of Nutrition, and YWCA Malden. Support staff in providing varied, developmentally appropriate activities that encourage children's interpersonal growth, skill development, and self-confidence. Collaborate with social workers, guidance counselors, schools, and other professionals regarding the individual needs of children. Work with the Executive Director and childcare team to complete the annual EEC contract. Develop and maintain strong relationships with children, families, staff, school partners, and community agencies. Administrative Responsibilities: Coordinate transportation schedules for program activities. Compile and complete statistical data and required program reports. Complete monthly attendance entry and billing for the Department of Early Education and Care and Bureau of Nutrition. Conduct regular staff meetings and individual staff conferences. Maintain child and staff records in accordance with EEC licensing requirements. Interview families and process applications for program enrollment. Manage program enrollment, waiting lists, referral agencies, and available program slots. Serve as Family Access Administrator to process and manage eligible slots and vouchers. Work with the Business Manager to oversee program budgets and expenditures. Stay current with Bureau of Nutrition guidelines and attend required meetings. Meet regularly with the Executive Director regarding program standards, policies, operations, and budget matters. Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age. Six months of administrative experience. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. CPR and First Aid certification required. Strong program management and administrative skills. Sensitivity to the needs of young children and their families. Commitment to the YWCA mission and experience working in a multicultural environment. Education & Experience Requirements Candidates must meet one of the following: Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, Child Care, or a related listed field and at least six months of experience working with school-aged children; OR Bachelor's degree in any field, or an associate degree in one of the fields listed above, and at least nine months of experience working with school-aged children.