Preschool Director

North American Reggio Emilia Alliance; Reggio Emilia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A high-quality private school in Emilia-Romagna is looking for a Preschool Director to lead its new Reggio-inspired program. The Director will manage daily operations, staff development, and ensure compliance with educational regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and experience with Reggio Emilia principles. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience and requires strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Servizi

Benefits based on competitive market salary

Competenze

• Must agree to a criminal background check.
• Provide at least 3 professional references.

Mansioni

• Oversee daily activities and staff development.
• Manage budget and compliance with regulations.
• Promote collaborative preschool climate.

Conoscenze

Collaborative personality

Strong problem solving skills

Experience with Reggio Emilia principles

Formazione

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education

Descrizione del lavoro

Discovery School of Innovation | 26206 Oak Ridge Drive | Spring, TX

Start Date: January 1, 2026

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

The Preschool Director will be responsible for carrying out the school mission as well as the overall successful operation of the program. The Director will oversee daily activities, provide professional development to support the ongoing growth of employees, provide leadership in all areas of academic and non-academic programs and services, and support the school’s mission and continuous path of improvement. The Director will be responsible for the day to day as well as long-term planning and operating procedures, financial management and stability, all licensing and health and safety requirements, and address any issues that arise. Additionally, he/she will create a collaborative community including clear processes which promote open communication between students, parents, and staff.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration

• Represent the preschool during community events, information sessions, open houses, etc.
• Assist teachers with parent conferences and writing reports as needed
• Create and nurture a collaborative preschool climate where all feel welcome and respected
• Maintain professional conduct of all staff members in alignment with the school’s guidelines and culture of kindness and extraordinary care
• Engage with all staff members and encourage team-building and collaboration
• Serve as a liaison between the preschool and Head of School
• Manage the budget for the preschool in accordance with guidelines provided.
• Maintain and track all compliance related to the school building, materials, staff, and all aspects of the preschool with early childhood governmental laws, requirements, and regulations.
• Assist in creating and implementing school policies.
• Maintain necessary documentation and records for all students in the preschool.
• Implement ongoing strategies to maintain current students and recruit new students to grow the preschool.
• Provide tours to prospective families and promote a positive image of the entire school to all families.
• Collect and maintain required records and documents for all new students

Faculty

• Mentor teachers in implementing high quality Reggio-inspired teaching practices in the classroom.
• Encourage, plan and facilitate ongoing professional learning
• Promote team-building and collaboration amongst faculty
• Ensure that professional conduct is maintained that is aligned with the expectations and philosophy of the entire school.
• Assist teachers with conferences and student reports as needed
• Support staff with issues related to students and families as needed
• Recruit qualified personnel and facilitate the on-boarding process
• Perform regularly scheduled teacher evaluations and provide feedback

Education

• Maintain a culture of excellence by remaining up to date on professional development goals and sharing new learning with the team.
• Create a culture of learning and growing together
• Support our path of continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience with the Principles and Practices of Reggio Emilia
• Collaborative personality with strong problem solving skills
• Provide at least 3 professional references
• Must agree to a criminal background check

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Market Rate Salary Based Upon Experience with Benefits

Application Procedures

Now accepting applications. Please email ALL of the following documents to [e-mail] to be considered for this position:

• Resume
• At least 3 professional references with their phone/email contacts indicating your professional association to the individual
• A professional license/teaching credential or educational transcripts indication educational degree earned
• A brief early childhood educational philosophy statement (1 page or less).

Program Description

Discovery School of Innovation is a high-quality private school that began in 2020. Our school currently offers classes in kindergarten through grade 8. We are excited to begin our Reggio-inspired preschool program. We look forward to finding the right candidate to join our dedicated team.

School Mission Statement: Discovery School of Innovation is devoted to providing an exceptional academic experience while building well-balanced, life-long learners that are the future thinkers and problem solvers of the world.

Contact Info

Catherine Sagar
Director
281-939-8139