Early Education Director $2,000 Sign on bonus - Cape Ann YMCA at YMCA of the Northshore in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Early Learning Professional or current Director looking for the next step in your career?  Do you have strong management skills and a passion for leading others? This may be the perfect role for you! 

As the Early Learning Director at the Cape Ann YMCA, you will help support and lead a team of teachers in nurturing the potential of every child in our care. You will be responsible for all aspects of the administration of our infant, toddler, and preschool programs located at our newest YMCA in Cape Ann. The Early Learning Director oversees program development, staffing, supervision, implementation, and evaluation.  Daily you will interact with a team of teachers, communicate with parents and families, and create a positive learning environment through leadership, strong communication, and being a role model. For this position, you must have demonstrable knowledge of early education teaching techniques and the growth and development of children, experience managing or leading others, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.   

It's more than a job, it's a position with impact. As one of the largest childcare providers in the area, our Early Learning Director plays an integral role in the operations of our Y, helps us meet our mission to educate and nurture children, and makes a positive impact on the lives of children and families every day.  If you are a compassionate leader, with experience in Early Education and a desire to lead a team, apply now!  

To thrive in this position, you have experience as a Lead Teacher. You lead with confidence and guide with empathy. You have the desire to see each child be provided a safe, fun, educational, and nurturing place to learn, and are able to build and maintain relationships. You understand and can implement DEEC regulations. You are driven to provide quality childcare to families in need and support guiding those families to appropriate resources.

In addition to quality work environment our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities including;

• Paid training and development




• Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.




• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.




• Health and dental insurance for full time employees.




• 3 weeks paid vacation in addition to generous paid sick and personal time for full time staff.




• Retirement fund with 8% company contribution (once vested/no match required).




• Employer funded life insurance.

• D2 Certification through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care


• At least two years of Lead Teacher experience and/or supervisory experience


• Bilingual a plus!

For further assistance you may contact the HR department at 978-564-3075.

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.