Program Director of Early Learning - Ross Farnsworth - East Valley Family YMCA

YMCA; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Free YMCA Family Membership

Employee Rewards and Discounts

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

403b Retirement Savings Upon Hire

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Valley of the Sun YMCA is seeking a Program Director of Early Learning to develop, organize, and implement high quality preschool programs. You will supervise activities, market information, and expand services to meet community needs.

The role requires recruiting and developing diverse staff, managing the program budget, and maintaining strong community partnerships while ensuring safety and program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures preschool programs meet community needs, supervises activities, and expands programs.
• Recruits and develops diverse staff and volunteers across multiple dimensions of diversity.
• Builds relationships with community organizations and maintains clear communication.
• Manages program budget, monitors participation, and schedules classes/activities.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Drug screening

People & community relations

Diversity & inclusion

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Base Pay $18.88 - $20.77 / Year
• Job Category Valley of the Sun YMCA
• Employee Type Full Time Hourly

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA preschool program(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING

• Ensures preschool programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Manages the program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities, or events.
• Fill in as bus driver when needed.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING

• Minimum age of 21.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Clear or acceptable Motor Vehicle Record that meets YMCA standards.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (Once Accrued)
• 403b Retirement Savings Account Upon Hire
• Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings
• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
• Health Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

OUR YMCA CULTURE

At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.