Company Overview

YWCA Columbus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We strive to create a supportive community through our various programs and services.

Summary

The Safe & Sound Center Director manages daily operations and ensures a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. Oversee staff, enrollment, and regulatory compliance while supporting curriculum delivery. Essential to maintaining high-quality care and building strong family and community relationships.

Job Responsibilities

· Leadership and Staff Management: Hire, train, and supervise childcare staff (teachers, assistants, and support staff). Foster a positive and collaborative working environment.

· Curriculum and Program Development: Develop and implement age-appropriate educational programs that support the developmental milestones of children.

· Health and Safety: Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff.

· Budgeting and Financial Management: Oversee the budget, ensuring efficient use of resources while meeting operational and educational goals.

Performance Expectations

· Parent Communication and Engagement: Maintain open communication with parents regarding their child’s development and any concerns.

· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the facility meets or exceeds all licensing requirements and standards.

· Administrative Duties: Keep records on child enrollment, attendance, medical information, and progress. Prepare reports for licensing agencies, parents, and other stakeholders.

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and possess the skills to lead impactful programs, we invite you to apply for the Center Director position at YWCA Columbus today!

Qualifications

Education: associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or a related field (preferred).

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in childcare or early childhood education, with at least 1 year in leadership or supervisory role.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire); Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (preferred). Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations and best practices in early childhood education. Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a dynamic environment. Passion for working with children and fostering a positive learning environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43207 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job description:

General Statement of Duties: Responsible for assisting the Kids Place Site Director in the care and nurturing of children and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment in a licensed school age childcare classroom.

Job Responsibilities

• Daily classroom management ensuring the safety and welfare of each student

• Implements and supervises activities planned by Site Director based on the needs and interests of each child

• Completes daily documentation, including attendance and incident reports

• Maintains required training and certifications

Performance Expectations

• Creates and promotes a warm and welcoming environment for both parents and children

• Assists Site Director in ensuring classroom meets all Ohio Department of job and Family Services Child Care Licensing rules and Step Up to Quality Standards

• Interacts with parents, children, school personnel, and YWCA staff in a positive, professional, and cooperative manner; refer appropriate questions or concerns to the Site Director

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• CPL Level 2 (minimum)

• Experience: One year experience in childcare or children's programs. 12 months of ECE, youth related or special needs experience

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proven ability to work effectively with staff, parents, school personnel, and other professionals. Patience, energy and ability to work in an unpredictable environment. Demonstrated desire to work with children and commitment to profession. Must have strong knowledge of appropriate practices for youth. Must be mentally and physically able to carry out duties and recognize and act upon any hazards to a child’s safety and well-being. Strong work ethics including trustworthiness and dependability. Understanding of Department of Youth Child Care Licensing Rules and Ohio Step Up to Quality initiatives

Core Competencies

• Communication: Communicates well, delivers presentations, and has good listening skills. Communicates effectively with others regarding various tasks, concerns and ideas.

• Customer Service: Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.

• Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record.

• Initiative: Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, and meets goals and objectives.

• Teamwork: Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful.

Required Trainings

• Employee Health and Safety Trainings

• Onboarding and ongoing trainings via ADP (YWCA organizational trainings)

• Ohio Childcare Resource and Referral Agency (DCY childcare licensing trainings).

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of the jobs, the employee may be required to stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.

YWCA Columbus is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law with respect to any and all employment practices.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Referral program

Work Location: In person