Preschool Director

PAY RANGE:

 $60,000 - $62,999 / Annually

AVAILABILITY:

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Preschool Director works with teachers and supervisors to maintain a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• Supervise the teachers, assistant teachers, aides, children, classroom, and all program activities.
• In centers that are 50 children or less, may be counted into the teaching staff ratio.
• Works with staff to ensure adequate coverage and required ratios are met when staff take time off or are absent.
• Works with staff to plan and lead age and developmentally appropriate early learning experiences in a classroom setting, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 2 to under 6 years of age.
• Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records (e.g. properly completed registration and medical forms for participants and attendance records).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be qualified and registered through DHS Hawaii Early Childhood Registry (and provide proof of
• PATCH qualifications) according to the state child care licensing rules as Preschool Director AND
• Teacher for GCC AND Infant/Toddler Director AND Lead Caregiver (check with center on I/T requirements - may vary from site to site; review PATCH registry website for qualification requirements in addition to those listed)
• Minimum 3 years supervised and documented full-time experience in a DHS licensed center teaching in a lead role as a DHS qualified preschool teacher required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Director duties required.
• Minimum 18 years of age is required.
• Pediatrics CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
• Child Abuse Prevention training (Praesidium) prior to the start of first shift.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Daily access to personal vehicle required.

WHY THE Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment 
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.