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Early Learning Assistant Center Director

Whatcom Family YMCA
Bellingham, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026

 

 

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

We're searching for a leader who is organized, compassionate, and passionate about early childhood education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Minimum three years related experience working with youth ages birth-five in a licensed childcare center. 
  • Two or more years of experience in administration or management. 
  • Must comply with current WAC requirements. 
  • Requires written proof of education.  Other applicable education, training, and experience, which demonstrate the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and teams effectively.
  • Passionate about serving youth and families, with a commitment to the YMCA mission.
  • An understanding of positive youth development principles and experience in child care or recreation program implementation.
  • Strong communication skills with youth and adults is essential.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Within 30 days of hire include completion of: CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens; Washington State Food Handling Permit; TB Test; DCYF Safe Sleep Training; all other required DCYF Training Modules.
  • Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards (if any) and completion of YMCA program specific certifications (list).
  • 30 Hour STARS Basic Training; exemption or completion
  • Basic computer knowledge including but not limited to Microsoft programs, Google, etc. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 and to safely supervise program activities.
  • 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.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Salary : $25 - $27

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