ABOUT THE YMCA:
Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region’s longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a Preschool Director to join our team. This position manages operations of the YMCA preschool at one location, overseeing two preschool classrooms for students ages 3-5 years old.
This is a full-time in person-position located at the YMCA of Southern Nevada.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administers activities related to the department.
- Oversees the implementation of the preschool curriculum, ensuring alignment with the Nevada Pre-K Standards, HighScope Curriculum, and all applicable grant requirements while maintaining program quality and compliance.
- Develops, monitors, and manages the department budget, making necessary adjustments throughout the fiscal year to ensure financial goals and budget targets are met.
- Tracks and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs), including enrollment, revenue, staffing, attendance, and program outcomes, and implements action plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Ensures compliance with all Nevada Ready! (NVR) grant requirements, including program implementation, documentation, reporting, and fiscal accountability.
- Supervises, coaches, and trains department staff to ensure high-quality program delivery and professional development.
- Maintains the state preschool license and all required documentation necessary for program operation and regulatory compliance.
- Processes incoming program registrations and follows up on parent inquiries via voicemail, email, fax, and/or in person within 24 hours of receipt.
- Maintains accurate records and prepares and submits reports requested by the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Assists in tracking program invoices and collects outstanding balances.
- Reviews and evaluates department enrollment, programs, services, and financial performance, communicating findings and recommendations to the Association Director.
- Reviews the effectiveness of department personnel through regular observation, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Promotes and implements character development throughout curriculum, staff training, and daily program operations.
- Builds and maintains a high standard of customer service and positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.
- Contributes to a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
- Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
- Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
- Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
- Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse.
- Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
- Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors. Follows mandated reporting requirements.
- Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.
- Report essential abuse risk management information to your supervisor, executive director, or human resources.
END RESULTS
- Provide safe, secure and educational experience for participants.
- Impact the overall effectiveness of the association's implementation of the YMCA mission.
- Provide the community with quality services, programs and leadership of the Youth & Family department thus helping the association to achieve higher levels of membership retention.
WHY WORK HERE?
At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun. We have been repeatedly recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace by the Las Vegas Review Journal. As an employee you’ll receive the following benefits:
- 40 hours/ week
- 10 Paid holidays
- Generous PTO plan that increases with years of service
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- 10% Retirement Contribution* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
- Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts
- Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
- Make a meaningful impact in your community
*Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts. We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This job requires the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, some fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 15 units in ECE and/or two years related experience and/or training. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience using child care management software (Daxko, Procare, or similar systems preferred).
- Experience in maintaining electronic child and staff records.
- Ability to analyze program data, develop reports, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Ability to learn and utilize state licensing and grant reporting systems.
- American Red Cross CPR/ First Aid for Professional Rescuers Certification within 30 days of hire.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 15 units in ECE and/or two years related experience and/or training. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience using child care management software (Daxko, Procare, or similar systems preferred).
- Experience in maintaining electronic child and staff records.
- Ability to analyze program data, develop reports, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Ability to learn and utilize state licensing and grant reporting systems.
- American Red Cross CPR/ First Aid for Professional Rescuers Certification within 30 days of hire.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED; 15 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and/or two years related experience or training
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience using child care management software (Daxko, Procare, or similar)
- Experience maintaining electronic child and staff records
- Ability to analyze program data, develop reports, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Ability to learn and utilize state licensing and grant reporting systems
- American Red Cross CPR/First Aid for Professional Rescuers Certification within 30 days of hire
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties (stand, walk, reach)
- Maintain the state preschool license and required regulatory documentation
What We Do
The YMCA of Southern Nevada is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing youth, promoting healthy living, and inspiring social responsibility through various community programs and services.
