Preschool Director Job at YMCA of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

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  • YMCA of Honolulu
  • Honolulu, HI

Job Description

PAY RANGE:

$60,000 - $62,999 / Annually

 

AVAILABILITY:

Monday - Friday; occasional weekends and evenings

 

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.
 

 

*See job opportunities page for full details

Job Tags

Full time, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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