Center Director/Pre-K Teacher

Job Description

Salary - $61,600/Annually

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Early Childhood Learning, the Center Director/Pre-K Teacher serves in a dual role as both the site administrator and classroom teacher for one or more Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada (BGCSNV) Early Childhood Learning (ECL) Centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of assigned Early Childhood Learning Center(s).
• Directly supervise teachers, aides, and other assigned staff.
• Develop staff schedules and coordinate classroom coverage to maintain required staff-to-child ratios and uninterrupted program operations.
• Monitor daily Center operations to ensure compliance with licensing, health, safety, and organizational requirements.
• Foster a positive, professional, collaborative, and family-centered environment.
• Participate in Center planning, program development, continuous improvement efforts, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate facility maintenance, repairs, and operational needs.

Instruction and Learning

• Establish and maintain a positive, organized, and academically focused classroom environment.
• Review, develop, implement, and oversee curriculum aligned with Nevada Pre-K Standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all children, including children with disabilities, English language learners (ELLs), children identified as at-risk, and children demonstrating advanced skills.
• Analyze child performance and assessment data to inform instruction, interventions, and program improvement efforts.
• Implement and oversee required reporting systems for Early Childhood Learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with families, specialists, service providers, and school district personnel to support child success.
• Monitor child progress and ensure appropriate interventions and supports are provided.

Compliance and Records Management

• Maintain compliance with BGCSNV policies and procedures, Nevada Child Care Licensing regulations, Southern Nevada Health District requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Maintain accurate child, staff, program, licensing, safety, and facility records.
• Ensure all required reports, documentation, and records are accurate, current, and submitted on time.
• Conduct regular reviews of Center operations, records, and practices to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Promptly report incidents, hazards, and concerns affecting the health, safety, or well-being of children, staff, or visitors.
• Oversee sanitation, maintenance, and safety procedures to ensure compliance with licensing and health requirements.

Family and Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with families and community stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parent concerns, questions, complaints, and conflict resolution.
• Communicate child progress, Center information, policies, and program expectations in a timely and professional manner.
• Support family engagement activities, enrollment efforts, retention initiatives, and community outreach.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with administrators, ECL and BGCSNV staff, families, community partners, and service providers.
• Promote positive family partnerships that support children's learning, development, and overall well-being.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Affix to BGCSNV events, initiatives, and special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least 1,000 hours of verifiable administrative experience or have completed coursework in business administration.
• Must have at least 1,000 hours of verifiable experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Must possess one of the following:
• Nevada Department of Education Early Childhood Teaching License;
• Nevada Registry Level 5.2 or higher;
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE);
• Bachelor's Degree in any field and participation in a state-approved Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL) program in Early Childhood Education;
• Bachelor's Degree in any field with at least 35 post-secondary credits in Early Childhood Education;
• Bachelor's Degree in any field and current enrollment in the TEACH Early Childhood program.

In addition, the preferred candidate will have:

• Minimum of 4,000 hours of verifiable experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• One or more years of supervisory experience in education, early childhood education, or youth development.
• Current membership in the Nevada Registry.
• Nevada Child Care Center Director qualification.
• Experience supervising instructional staff and managing educational programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with families, staff, community partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Brightwheel, curriculum management systems, child information systems, and data reporting platforms.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.