Floating Early Education Director - YMCA of the North Shore

NOW HIRING: Floating Director of Early Learning

YMCA of the North Shore | Multiple Locations

Are you an experienced early childhood leader who enjoys supporting educators, building relationships with families, and helping programs thrive? The YMCA of the North Shore is looking for a Floating Director of Early Learning to provide hands-on leadership and support across our Early Learning centers.

In this unique role, you'll step in to support centers during leadership absences, vacancies, transitions, and other periods of need.

You'll help maintain consistent, high-quality care while supporting staff, ensuring licensing compliance, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for children and families.

If you're adaptable, organized, and passionate about early childhood education, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple YMCA communities!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Leadership & Operations


* Provide day-to-day leadership at assigned Early Learning centers to maintain safe, stable, and effective operations.


* Support classroom routines, curriculum implementation, developmentally appropriate practices, and positive behavior guidance.


* Work directly with children, educators, and families to identify needs and address operational challenges.


* Coordinate transitions with permanent Directors and Executive Directors to ensure continuity and follow-up on outstanding priorities.

Staff Support & Supervision


* Review and adjust staffing schedules, classroom assignments, breaks, and coverage to maintain required licensing ratios and active supervision.


* Step into classrooms as needed to support staffing coverage and continuity of care.


* Provide hands-on support, coaching, observations, and feedback to educators.


* Assist with interviews, onboarding, and staff development activities as requested.


* Address immediate staff and classroom concerns, escalating ongoing personnel matters to the appropriate leadership team.

Licensing, Compliance & Child Safety


* Ensure daily compliance with Massachusetts EEC and New Hampshire CCLU licensing requirements, YMCA policies, health and safety standards, and applicable regulations.


* Conduct classroom reviews and licensing audits, identify areas for improvement, and coordinate timely corrective action.


* Review and maintain required documentation, including incident reports, medication records, fire drill logs, and children's and staff records.


* Respond promptly to safety and licensing concerns and escalate significant issues through established procedures.

Family Engagement & Communication


* Maintain a visible leadership presence and build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.


* Communicate daily priorities, staffing changes, and operational updates clearly and professionally.


* Respond to routine family questions and concerns while escalating sensitive matters to the appropriate leader...