Preschool Director Job Description

 Little Dewdrops Preschool

Director Position

JOB DESCRIPTION

Preschool Director

Weekly Schedule- Monday through Friday- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Reports to Center Owner

Responsibilities:

Program Administration

• Assume responsibility for the daily operation of the preschool program

• Act as liaison between the preschool staff, and the preschool families

• Provide community outreach, becoming involved in relevant organizations and educational

programs

• Maintain policies and procedures for program operation

Program Operation

• Supervise registration and enrollment

• Manage program data including class lists

• Facilitate preparation for and implementation of parent teacher conferences

• Plan school year calendar

• Work with staff on the assessment of playground needs

• Post and maintain a working calendar of program activities

• Outline expectations for and monitor communications with parents

Program Development

• Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education

• Oversee ongoing NAEYC accreditation

• Encourage and provide opportunities for team building and staff collaboration

• Provide a vision for program development and change

• Implement strategies to recruit and maintain enrollment

Office Supervision

• Supervision of office staff responsibilities including but not limited to:

- Program supply maintenance

- Student records

- Payroll

- Tuition payments

- Payables and Receivables

- Website maintenance

Budget Responsibilities

• Responsible for program budget

• Identify resources to support budget responsibilities

Program Supervision

• Assure that monthly class newsletters are given to parents

• Write and distribute weekly staff notes, keeping teachers informed of current program

information

• Conduct monthly staff meetings

• Arrange for teachers to complete 12 clock hours of outside training annually

• Evaluate teachers on an annual basis

• Dismiss or suspend preschool employees as determined necessary by both the director and the owner. Any such action should be reviewed and confirmed by the preschoolOwner.

• Prepare letters of intent for staff

• Prepare staff contracts

• Interview and select substitute teachers

• Develop substitute teacher procedures

• Supervise implementation of licensing and safety procedures

• Supervise implementation of program curriculum

• Maintain staff records

• Provide support for teachers

• Maintain a visible presence to staff, students and preschool families

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field with minimum 5 years working experience in a preschool as lead teacher/director

• Meets alternatives for NAEYC Program Director Qualifications

• Have current CPR/First Aid Certification

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to understand and manage the complexities of a preschool program

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with parents, children, and staff

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint