NV Ready Preschool Director

YMCA OF SOUTHERN NEVADA • Las Vegas, NV

8d • $38,470 - $48,672 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a Preschool Director to join our team. This position manages operations of the Heinrich YMCA preschool, overseeing two preschool classrooms for students ages 3-5 years old. This is a full-time in person-position located at the Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 15 units in ECE and/or two years related experience and/or training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience using child care management software (Daxko, Procare, or similar systems preferred).

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED