Preschool Director
Job Posted: Nov. 1, 2023
Position Summary
The Preschool Director will manage all aspects of the daily operation of the children’s center.
Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Key Competencies
Education and Experience
Relationships
Number of people supervised: Preschool Staff
Person Assigning Work Assignments: School Principal
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk, see or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Position Summary
The Preschool Director will manage all aspects of the daily operation of the children’s center.
Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities
- Supervise all staff members, their schedules, and handle employee issues.
- Organize and supply continuous staff development and in-service training.
- Responsible for the over-all planning and supervision of children’s programs and activities.
- Meet with parents and staff to discuss student’s progress.
- Set-up and maintain operational policies and procedures.
- Establish budgets and recommends fees for programs.
- Maintain all pertinent records regarding staff and children and the administration of the center.
- Maintain all state licensing requirements.
- Work with Director of Advancement & Admissions for publicity and student recruitment to full enrollment.
- Ensure facilities are maintained and cleaned according to state regulations.
- Performs other duties as required.
Key Competencies
- Ability to develop good relationships with parents, children and co-workers
- Strong leadership and administrative skills
- Christian character and strong personal relationship with God
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Positive, encouraging attitude
- Friendliness and compassion
- Organization skills
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Love for children and passion for providing excellence in care and preschool academics
Education and Experience
- Associate’s or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. If have any other Education degree, must also have a minimum of 21 semester hours of college credit in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Child Care Director.
- Programs – knowledge and experience of the Internet and Microsoft Office software and office equipment.
Relationships
Number of people supervised: Preschool Staff
Person Assigning Work Assignments: School Principal
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk, see or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.