Early Childhood Program Administrator

The YMCA of Saginaw is seeking an Early Childhood Program Administrator to lead our new, soon to be opened, licensed Childcare Center. Beyond administering a Childcare Center, you will shape the early learning experiences of youth while leading a team committed to youth development, belonging, growth, and community.

As Administrator, you will oversee daily operations, licensing compliance, staff development, enrollment, and family engagement. You will ensure classrooms reflect developmentally appropriate learning practices, social development, and a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

At the Y, early learning is part of our mission to strengthen community. Our programs prioritize access, partnerships, and meaningful early learning experiences.

If you are committed to building a strong team and creating an excellent early learning environment for children and families, we invite you to join our YMCA.

Are you an experienced early childhood educator with strong knowledge of child development? Are you a collaborative leader who supports and inspires staff? Are you a relationship builder who connects easily with families and community partners? Are you an organized manager comfortable with enrollment, operations, and compliance? Are you a clear communicator with strong written and verbal skills?

Ensure licensing compliance and a safe, nurturing learning environment. Lead daily operations of a licensed Childcare program. Hire and continually develop a team of high-quality lead teachers and assistants. Build relationships with families. Manage inquiries, tours, enrollment, and onboarding. Communicate regularly with families about classroom learning and child development. Develop and manage the program budget in partnership with YMCA Association leaders. Collaborate with the Y team to deliver our Mission to support the Saginaw community.

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y's mission and values into the organization's vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism, ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership.

Collaboration: Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Must be at least 21-years old and have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a child related field (elementary education, child counseling, child psychology, family studies, social work, or special education). Must have or be able to obtain within 6-months of hire, at least 30-hours of administration training. At least 3 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare or preschool program. Experience supervising staff, supporting curriculum quality, and working with families. Strong organizational, leadership, and administrative skills.