A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
21st Century Site Director YWCA Columbus - 3.7 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time $52,000 - $54,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Childcare Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Fundraising Experience working with families with children Working with youth Full Job Description The 21st Century Site Director leads the implementation, supervision, and continuous improvement of K-8 after-school and out-of-school time programs. This role ensures that all program elements—including academic support, youth enrichment, and family engagement— are effectively delivered, aligned to Ohio Learning Standards, and compliant with state licensing and grant requirements. The Director serves as a key liaison with school partners, community organizations, families, and funders.
Job Responsibilities:
Plan and implement daily programming aligned with Ohio K-12 Learning Standards, integrating academic, social-emotional, and character-building activities. Coordinate and oversee enrichment activities, special events, and student engagement initiatives. Ensure compliance with Step Up to Quality, licensing regulations, and 21st Century grant requirements. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate site staff, tutors, and volunteers; lead monthly team meetings and professional development. Maintain accurate records for attendance, enrollment, safety, and program operations; manage grant reporting requirements. Foster strong partnerships with families, school leaders, and community organizations to support student success. Manage program budgets and support fundraising and sustainability efforts. Enforce consistent discipline practices and site safety procedures. Performance Expectations Achieve full compliance with Step Up to Quality, licensing, and grant reporting standards. Maintain a high staff retention rate and ensure timely completion of required training. Demonstrate consistent growth in student engagement, attendance, and academic/social emotional outcomes. Build positive, collaborative relationships with school and community stakeholders. Meet or exceed budget management and program sustainability targets. Utilize program data to implement continuous quality improvements.
Qualifications:
Education :
Bachelor's degree in education, Child Development, or related field (Associate's with experience may be considered)
Experience :
One year of experience working with K-8 youth in a group/classroom setting Supervisory or team leadership experience. Experience with 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grants required . Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Familiarity with Step Up to Quality, ODJFS Childcare Licensing, and academic assessment. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience working with diverse families and communities Valid Ohio driver's license and Educational Aide Permit or ability to obtain
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 training).
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodation 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. Employees must occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.
Schedule :
On Site with some travel Monday-Friday; requires in-person presence during program hours and flexibility for meetings and reporting
Benefits :
Employee Childcare Discount. Dental insurance. Employee assistance program. Health insurance. Health savings account. Life insurance. Paid time off. Parental leave. Professional development assistance. Referral program. Retirement plan. Vision insurance.
