Before & After School Program Site Director (Downey)

Position Summary

Great leaders create environments where children thrive, educators grow, and families feel supported. As the Site Director, Licensed School-Age Child Care, you'll lead every aspect of a licensed before school and after school program, creating a safe, engaging, and high quality learning environment where children can build confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and discover their potential. You'll provide leadership for program operations, staff supervision, curriculum implementation, enrollment, family engagement, licensing compliance, fiscal stewardship, and continuous quality improvement while partnering closely with school leaders and families. If you're passionate about developing educators, leading high-performing teams, and creating exceptional experiences for children and families, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact every day. This is a full-time, year-round position leading a licensed School-Age child care program.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead a high quality licensed before school and after school child care program where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn and grow.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a team of educators to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum and exceptional experiences for children and families.
• Build strong relationships with families, school administrators, community partners, and licensing representatives to strengthen the program and ensure operational excellence.
• Oversee program enrollment, curriculum implementation, licensing compliance, fiscal stewardship, risk management, and continuous quality improvement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and belonging that reflects the YMCA's commitment to strengthening children, families, and communities.

Schedule

This is a full-time, year-round position supporting a licensed before school and after school child care program. During the school year, Site Directors typically work a flexible schedule that supports both before school and after school operations, including:

• Three days per week: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Two days per week: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (days may vary based on program needs)

During school intersessions and summer, Site Directors typically work Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Paid training, professional development, and occasional evening or weekend meetings, family events, and special events are required throughout the year.

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for an experienced youth development or licensed child care professional who enjoys leading people, building strong partnerships, and creating exceptional learning environments for children. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can balance operational excellence with compassionate leadership while coaching Team Members, supporting families, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring every child experiences a safe, engaging, and welcoming program. If you're ready to lead a licensed child care program that makes a meaningful difference in your community, you'll thrive in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Twenty one (21) years of age or older.

High school diploma or GED, supplemented by 15 semester units of college coursework, including 3 units in Administration or Staff Relations, 3 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child

At the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Every day, our Team Members help strengthen communities by creating spaces where children, teens, adults, and families experience belonging, discover their potential, and build meaningful connections. If you're looking for a leadership career where you can develop educators, strengthen families, and lead a licensed child care program that creates lasting impact, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Why You'll Love Working at the Y

Whether you're starting your career, building new skills, or looking for meaningful work that fits your schedule, the Y is a place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger than yourself.

Stay Active. Stay Healthy.

• Free gym membership with access to YMCA centers across Greater Los Angeles.
• Team Member Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support resources.
• Paid Well-Being Day to rest, recharge, and focus on yourself.

Grow Personally & Professionally

• Build your résumé through paid training, certifications, and leadership development.
• Tuition assistance through partner universities, including Capella University, Springfield College, and Strayer University.
• Expand your professional network through the YMCA Professional Network (YPN).
• Opportunities to grow your career with one of the nation's largest YMCA associations.
• 10% employer contribution to the Y Retirement Fund (upon eligibility).
• Tax deferred and Roth 403(b) retirement savings options.

Enjoy Exclusive Team Member Perks

• Save on YMCA programs, including swim lessons, personal training, camps, youth programs, and more.
• Complimentary before and after school child care for eligible Team Members (restrictions apply).
• Free youth sports and enrichment classes for your family, including ballet and martial arts.

Save Every Day

• Enjoy exclusive savings through PerkSpot, plus discounts on wireless services and Dell products.
• Access exclusive financial benefits through Rize Credit Union.

About the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

At the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Every day, our Team Members help strengthen communities by creating spaces where children, teens, adults, and families experience belonging, discover their potential, and build meaningful connections. If you're looking for meaningful work where you can inspire young people, build lifelong skills, and make a lasting difference in your community, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Req #4087