Child Development Center Director | YMCA of the Chippewa Valley
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Child Development Center Director

630 Miller St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA

Early Learning Community | Chippewa Falls YMCA

Job Type:

Full Time

Wage:

$45,500-$69,300 annually

Shift Availability:

40 Hours Per Week

About the Role

Are you a passionate leader who believes in shaping the future—one child, one family, and one community at a time? The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is seeking an enthusiastic and mission-driven Child Development Center Director to lead our high-quality childcare programs, including Infant–4K preschool, School Age Child Care, and Summer Day Camp.
If you're inspired by developing strong teams, nurturing community relationships, and ensuring children have a safe, joyful place to grow and learn, this is the role for you!
The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Qualifications

  • Meets DCF 251.05 qualifications for directing a center serving 51+ children (required)

  • One year of management experience or approved coursework in business/program administration (required).

  • Registry certification or having the ability to obtain certification within 3 months (required).

  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills (required).

  • Ability to meet the physical demands of an active childcare setting (required).

  • CPR, AED, First Aid, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits

Full-Time Employee Benefits


Health & Wellness

  • FREE YMCA Membership (includes Household Membership)

  • Discounts on YMCA programs and services for you and your household

Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible schedules for work-life harmony

  • Competitive paid time off program

Professional Growth

  • Paid trainings & certifications (CPR, First Aid, YMCA Leadership)

  • Gain valuable experience in customer service, problem solving, and people skills

Financial Security

  • Strong employer retirement contribution (12% after qualifying)

Family Support

  • Incredible discounts on Child Care Center, School Age Child Care, Camp Manitou & Summer Day Camps

Community & Connections

  • Build lasting relationships with members and staff

  • Connect and make a difference in your community

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