The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America
Preschool Director
The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, us, 08861
The Raritan Bay Area YMCA’ Early Learning Center seeks a dynamic, mission-driven leader to serve as Preschool Director. Under the direction of the Branch Director, the Preschool Director provides overall leadership, direction, and management of the Early Learning Center and oversees all aspects of daily operations.
The YMCA Early Learning Center operates in collaboration with the Perth Amboy, New Jersey Board of Education and currently serves children through five classrooms, delivering a high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational experience. The Preschool Director is responsible for ensuring excellence in programming, staffing, compliance, and family engagement while advancing the YMCA’s mission to strengthen community through youth development.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
Meets all New Jersey DCF Office of Licensing requirements for a Preschool/Center Director
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an early childhood education setting, including supervisory or administrative experience
Strong working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and early learning standards
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
Experience working within a YMCA, school district partnership, or community-based nonprofit
Experience with quality rating systems, accreditation, or continuous improvement initiatives
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The YMCA Early Learning Center operates in collaboration with the Perth Amboy, New Jersey Board of Education and currently serves children through five classrooms, delivering a high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational experience. The Preschool Director is responsible for ensuring excellence in programming, staffing, compliance, and family engagement while advancing the YMCA’s mission to strengthen community through youth development.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
Meets all New Jersey DCF Office of Licensing requirements for a Preschool/Center Director
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an early childhood education setting, including supervisory or administrative experience
Strong working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and early learning standards
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
Experience working within a YMCA, school district partnership, or community-based nonprofit
Experience with quality rating systems, accreditation, or continuous improvement initiatives
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