Preschool Director - Centennial Hills

The YMCA is currently seeking energetic, passionate and dedicated candidates for our Preschool Director position.

At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility and fun. We help employees maximize their strengths and enhance new skill areas so they can build successful careers while making a meaningful impact in community. As one of Southern Nevada's largest nonprofit community service organizations, we offer many ways for individuals to use their talents to make a difference. We welcome you to come join our Y family!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administers activities related to the department. Creates program curriculum.

• Supervises and trains department staff.

• Maintains the state preschool license and required documents for operation.

• Leads classes and programs and participates in department activities as needed.

• Processes incoming program registration and follows up on parent inquires via voicemail, email, fax and/or in person within 24 hours of receipt.

• Maintains accurate records; prepares and submits reports as requested by supervisor and in a timely manner.

• Assists in tracking all program invoices and confirms vendor-based field trips. Collects outstanding balances and tracks program enrollment.

• Reviews and evaluates the enrollment, programs and services of department and communicates findings to the Director.

• Reviews effectiveness of employed personnel; observes individual performance and appraises effectiveness.

• Promotes and implements character development in all curriculum, training and supervision.

• Builds and maintains a high standard of customer service satisfaction for all members.

• Contributes to a positive work environment.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:

1.Follows employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.

2.Provides employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.

3.Provides employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.

4.Requires 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.

5.Responds seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.

6.Follows mandated reporting requirements.

7.Communicates to all employees and volunteers the organization's commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.

8.Reports essential abuse risk management information to their supervisor, executive director, or human resources.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field strongly preferred. Two to three years' experience as Preschool Center Director or equivalent position strongly preferred. Previous experience working with special populations (e.g., children with special needs and families with diverse socio-economic backgrounds), as well as prior interaction with QRIS and/or the Department of Education is beneficial. Bi-lingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

TRAININGS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• TB test/ Sheriffs card for both Las Vegas and North Las Vegas prior to employment. American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid. The following courses must be completed within 30 days of hire: Blood borne Pathogens, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Reporting and Recognizing Child Abuse & Neglect, 3 hours of Child Development, 2 hours of Health & Wellness, and apply for Nevada Registry.

• Working with Children within 30 days of hire date

• Staff are to attend all Preschool trainings and in-services required by Supervisor

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong skills in: communication, leadership, judgment, and creativity.

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.

• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate management techniques.