07/27/2022
Position Description for: Preschool Director
Effective Date: July 27, 2022
St. Paul Lutheran Preschool is looking for a committed individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all school operations. The director promotes the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of the children under our care and works with the preschool’s teachers to create an environment of learning.
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Have at least 12 semester hours of college credits in early childhood development, a Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Have 3 or more years’ experience teaching in early childhood care and/ or education
• Be able to care for children 2-8 & have the skills to work with children, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Have the skills necessary to plan curriculum, handle finances, plan and evaluate programs.
• Be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Responsibilities:
• This position is responsible for planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a state licensed preschool program. The function of the center is to provide a safe fun and stimulating learning environment for preschool age children 2-8 years of age.
• Coordinate the daily operations of the preschool while providing an educational, caring, and safe environment for the children and parents.
• Budgeting, record-keeping, maintaining files, recordkeeping, assist with implementation of curriculum, purchasing supplies.
• Recruit, manage and retain quality staff while planning work schedules, staff meetings, evaluating staff performance, coaching, training, and active supervision of employees.
• Maintain processes for enrollment, billing, and recruitment of students.
• Communicate with families about attendance, billing, eligibility, and community resources. Orient parents to the preschool and inform them of the center policies and of the progress of their child.
• Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
• Child Care provided for children 2-8 years of age
• Sick Leave
• 3% yearly COLA raise
Please email your application and resume to [email protected] & [email protected]