Christ-Centered Preschool Director & Leader

Mannahouse Christian Academy; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Life and accidental death and disember

Tuition benefits for eligible custodal

Job summary

Mannahouse Christian Academy in Washington state seeks a Preschool Director to lead the licensed preschool program, supervise staff, ensure DCYF licensing compliance, and partner with families and the broader school community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate Christ-centered character, integrity, and the ability to foster a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment for children ages 2 to 5 while overseeing curriculum, budgeting, and operational planning.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet Washington State DCYF Preschool Director qualification requirements under WAC 110-300-0100.
• Must have at least two years of experience teaching children in an early learning program.
• Must have at least six months of administrative or management experience, or meet an applicable DCYF-approved alternative plan.
• Must meet the applicable Early Childhood Education (ECE) education qualification at the time of hire, as outlined below.
• Must complete applicable DCYF preservice training requirements.
• Must be able to obtain an ECE State Certificate or equivalent within five years of hire, as required by applicable state regulations.
• Must maintain required qualifications, professional development records, and background clearance in accordance with state requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, schedule, and support a team.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, developmentally appropriate practices, and childcare program operations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership, supervision, scheduling, and direction for preschool teachers and aides.
• Establish clear expectations and promote fair, consistent, and accountable staff practices.
• Foster a collaborative team culture through open communication, mutual respect, teamwork, and shared responsibility.
• Encourage honest and respectful dialogue, creating an environment where staff feel comfortable sharing feedback, asking questions, and contributing ideas.
• Value the experience, knowledge, and perspectives of staff while providing clear direction, consistent expectations, and confident leadership.
• Coordinate staff meetings, training, cross-training, and team-building opportunities.
• Promote connectedness between the preschool team and schoolwide leadership through communication, collaboration, and participation in school community activities.
• Oversee daily preschool operations in accordance with licensing requirements, applicable Washington Administrative Code provisions, MCA policies, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and organized student, staff, licensing, incident, and operational records.
• Monitor staff qualifications, required trainings, certifications, background clearances, and ongoing professional development documentation.
• Ensure appropriate supervision, staffing levels, classroom ratios, health and safety practices, and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Prepare for and coordinate licensing visits, inspections, audits, and any required corrective actions.
• Maintain required director qualifications and professional development records in the applicable state workforce registry.
• Ensure appropriate leadership coverage when the Director is not onsite, in accordance with state requirements.
• Provide oversight and guidance for developmentally appropriate curriculum, classroom practices, and learning environments.
• Develop and communicate the preschool program's educational philosophy and expectations to staff and families.
• Support teachers in providing engaging learning experiences that promote children's spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and academic development.
• Build positive relationships with families through consistent, professional, and responsive communication.
• Respond to family questions, concerns, and challenges with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Maintain awareness of community resources available to support families, including resources for children with special needs.
• Represent the preschool positively within the broader MCA community.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

ECE state certification or equivalent

Job description

Mannahouse Christian Academy in Washington state seeks a Preschool Director to lead the licensed preschool program, supervise staff, ensure DCYF licensing compliance, and partner with families and the broader school community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate Christ-centered character, integrity, and the ability to foster a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment for children ages 2 to 5 while overseeing curriculum, budgeting, and operational planning.