Program Director of Early Learning - Chandler / Gilbert Family YMCA

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 BEAPROGRAM DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING: Minimum age of 21.Valid drivers license.Ability to pass a drug screening.YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.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.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS: Employee Assistance ProgramFree YMCA Family MembershipEmployee Program Rewards and DiscountsPaid Vacation & Sick Leave (Once Accrued)403b Retirement Savings Account Upon HireProfessional Development Opportunities & Trainings12% 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 Oppor...