Executive Director of Education and Child Care Services
Company: YMCA
Location: Ashland
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Experienced Education professional! Consider your next career
move at the MetroWest YMCA in Framingham, Massachusetts! Job
Description At the MetroWest YMCA, our cause defines us. We know
that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all
work together. Thats why, at the Y, strengthening community is our
cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make
sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has
the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Imagine going to work
knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of
the people in your community. Working at the Y, youll discover more
than a job - youll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity
to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you! The
pay range for this full-time exempt position is $95,000 - $110,000
annually based upon experience and credentials. Competitive
benefits! Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Summary: The
Executive Director of Education and Child Care Services oversees
the total operation of the Education Department, including
licensing, financial aid management, quality improvement, staff and
volunteer development, financial development, community relations
and collaborations with community and state agencies. Must have
experience with and be knowledgeable regarding EEC compliance and
regulations. Qualifications 1. Bachelors degree in education, human
services, social services, or equivalent. 2. Five or more years of
management experience in early childhood or out-of-school time
programming, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency. 3.
Have technical expertise to provide staff leadership in early
childhood and out-of-school time programs as well as manage
financial aid provided by the Commonwealth. 4. Ability to direct
total operations through volunteer development, supervision of
staff, development and monitoring of division budget, marketing and
public relations, and program development. 5. Experience in
management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to
recruit top community leaders. 6. Ability to relate effectively to
and advocate for diverse groups of people from all social and
economic segments of the community. 7. Proven track record of
developing authentic relationships with others. 8. Ability to
establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
Essential Functions Program Management and Development 1. Oversees
the development, implementation, quality, and administration of all
early childhood and out-of-school time programs for the
Association. 2. Manages the financial aid awarded by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 3. Directs division strategic
planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the
division. 4. Fosters a climate of innovation to develop
member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and
strategies. 5. Serves as a member of Y senior management and
supports the overall objectives of the YMCA. Membership Development
and Engagement 6. Develops and directs high quality
relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models
relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff,
volunteers, members, and the community. Community Involvement and
Support 7. Directs the fund development activities of the division.
8. Represents and promotes the YMCA in the community, state and
region. Develops positive working relationships with other
organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops,
maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community
agencies. 9. Directs division marketing and communication efforts
to effectively communicate benefit to the community. Staff
Engagement and Development 10. Leads the hiring, training, and
supervision of Education staff. This includes Early Education as
well as Before/After School programs (Out-of-School Time/OST).
Volunteer Development 11. Coordinates the development of the
Regional Education Community Board and committees. Directs the
volunteer activities (policy and program) of the division. Facility
Management 12. Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality
facilities, grounds, and equipment. Budget and Financial Management
13. Develops, manages, and monitors the division operating budget
and meet or exceeds budget targets. 14. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands: · The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. · The employee
needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform
essential functions, to safely engage with children, and to
supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and
outdoor locations. · While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended
periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and
phone/smart device. · The employee frequently is required to sit
and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
Required Certifications 1. Bachelors degree in education, human
services, social services, or equivalent. 2. Infant/toddler and
preschool certified as well as Director 2 certified. 3. Five or
more years of management experience in early childhood or
out-of-school time programming, preferably in a YMCA or other
nonprofit agency. 4. Have technical expertise to provide staff
leadership in early childhood and out-of-school time programs as
well as manage financial aid provided by the Commonwealth.
Keywords: YMCA, Marthas Vineyard , Executive Director of Education and Child Care Services, Social Services , Ashland, Massachusetts