District Team Leader - Early Learning & Care

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Great leaders don't just manage programs—they develop people, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for children to thrive.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is looking for an experienced District Team Leader to provide leadership for multiple Early Learning Centers and Before & After School Enrichment (BASE) programs. In this role, you'll coach and develop leaders, strengthen program quality, build partnerships with schools and families, and ensure every child receives a safe, engaging, high-quality experience.

If you're energized by leading multiple locations, mentoring teams, driving operational excellence, and making a meaningful impact on children and families, we'd love to meet you.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y - it's awesome!
  
  
  

What is needed for this job as our District Team Leader:

• Master's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two or more years of multi-site or multi-unit leadership experience
• Experience managing budgets and profit & loss responsibilities
• Knowledge of childcare licensing regulations preferred
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
  
  
  

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our District Team Leader:

• Lead and support multiple Early Learning Center and/or BASE program locations, ensuring exceptional experiences for children and families
• Coach, mentor, and develop Site Leaders and Program Directors through regular communication, accountability, and professional development
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture that supports staff engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Ensure programs consistently meet YMCA quality standards, curriculum expectations, licensing requirements, and operational procedures
• Oversee financial performance, enrollment growth, and resource management across assigned locations
• Build strong partnerships with school administrators, families, licensing agencies, and community organizations
• Lead hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, recognition, and performance management for district staff
• Monitor program quality and family satisfaction, using feedback and data to continuously improve the participant experience
• Champion child safety by ensuring compliance with all child protection, health, safety, and risk management practices
• Promote YMCA childcare programs while identifying opportunities for continued growth throughout the district
  
  
  

What you can expect:

• The opportunity to lead multiple high-impact childcare programs across the Greater Philadelphia region
• A collaborative leadership team committed to your success
• The ability to coach and develop future childcare leaders
• Meaningful work that positively impacts children, families, schools, and communities every day
  
  
  

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.

After reading this, if you're thinking "this is me," we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.