Description

School Age Child Care Director - Stanwood YMCA

Be a Role Model. Make a Difference. Have Fun.

As the School Age Care Director, you'll lead programs that give children a place to belong before and after school, during school breaks, and throughout the summer. You'll develop staff, build relationships with children and families, partner with schools and community organizations, and ensure programs are safe, high-quality, engaging, and fun. Through your leadership, children, families, and staff will have opportunities to learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

This is a leadership role with a big purpose. You'll shape programs, develop people, manage resources, grow participation, and help ensure every child has an opportunity to thrive.

You're a Great Fit If You...

• Love working with children and believe in their potential.
• Enjoy leading, developing, and motivating a team.
• Are organized and comfortable balancing people, programs, and priorities.
• Build strong relationships with families, schools, staff, and community partners.
• Are comfortable managing budgets, meeting goals, and using data to make decisions.
• Believe safety, inclusion, and belonging are essential.
• Want your work to make a meaningful difference in your community.

What You'll Do at the Y

As the School Age Care Director, you'll direct the development and day-to-day operations of licensed Before & After School programs during the school year and Day Camps throughout the summer at assigned locations, ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse community and provide a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for children.

You'll be part of the Branch Leadership Team, working alongside other YMCA leaders to strengthen the overall branch, support staff and volunteers, build community relationships, and advance the Y's mission.

School Age Child Care Director Responsibilities:

Lead High-Quality Programs

• Manage, direct, and coordinate School Age Care programs for assigned location(s). The Stanwood-Camano YMCA currently serves all elementary schools within its service area through four licensed school-based Before & After School Care sites.
• Develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive programs and activities.
• Monitor participation, program effectiveness, and quality, including participation in the Youth Program Quality Initiative (YPQI), to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure YMCA standards, safety procedures, DCYF licensing requirements, and applicable ADA requirements are met.
• Maintain program facilities, equipment, records, and required documentation.
• Organize family events and opportunities that strengthen connection and engagement.

Lead and Develop People

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Create a positive team culture grounded in the Y's mission and core values.
• Provide coaching, feedback, recognition, and accountability to support staff growth and performance.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and compliance with required child-to-staff ratios.
• Support a branch-wide culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Build Relationships and Community

• Develop strong relationships with school administrators, families, licensing agencies, community groups, and community partners.
• Respond to family and community questions and concerns with professionalism and care.
• Build partnerships that strengthen programs and expand opportunities for children and families.
• Communicate the impact of YMCA School Age Care programs to families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Support YMCA fundraising, committees, marketing, and special events as assigned.

Manage Operations and Resources

• Develop, manage, and control program budgets and ensure programs operate within budget.
• Ensure program fees are collected and financial and participation goals are monitored.
• Identify challenges and opportunities and take action to improve program quality, participation, and financial performance.
• Expand programs in alignment with YMCA strategic and operating plans.
• Ensure accurate records, reporting, and program documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Four or more years of related experience supervising staff and managing licensed School Age Care programs.
• Minimum age 21.
• Meet educational and experience qualifications established by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF):
  • Complete 45 college credits in any 100-level or above college coursework or equivalent; OR
  • Have completed at least 12 college credits in any 100-level or above coursework or equivalent and complete an additional 33 college credits in any 100-level or above coursework or equivalent within five years of employment.
• Provide documentation of all certification and training requirements established by DCYF, including position prerequisites, current negative TB test, required MMR/other vaccinations, and portable background check.
• Experience working with individuals, families, and communities from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate programming and child care practices.
• Strong computer skills and experience with standard business software.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in a second language preferred.

What You'll Get From Working at the Y

• • FREE family YMCA membership
  • FREE training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!
  • Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
  • 50% off ECE child care* for Full-Time staff (and their dependents).
  • 100% off specific programs and services for Full-Time staff (and their dependents) that include:
    
    • School Age Child Care*, licensed Discovery Camp, Day Camps, 1 session of Overnight Camp, Family Camps, group swim lessons, youth sports, & youth leadership programs
  • Competitive benefits package for Full-Time staff.
  • Two medical plans to choose from: One is FREE for employee.
  • Dental plan is FREE for employee.
  • Life and long term disability with medical and dental insurance begin on the first of the month after start date.
  • 2 weeks paid time off accrued per year to start (accrual increases with years of service) and 8 paid holidays for full-time staff.
  • Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
  • Tax-Deferred retirement account & Roth retirement account available to all employees.
  • 403a Retirement investing account paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year).
  • FREE Employee Assistance Program.
  • Cheery, dynamic, cause-driven work environment, like no other!
  • We promote from within often. Enjoy your career at our Y!
  • Opportunity to grow: When you work at the Y, you will be encouraged to try new things and grow your career. We have a solid reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

*Within IRS limits, discounts that exceed $5,000 are reported as taxable compensation on your paycheck and W-2 for that year.

The full range of pay for this position is $80,184-$96,886 annually.

Come lead a team, make a difference, and help create a place where every child can belong.