DCSS SY26-27 - Dir, Preschool, Lead Teacher

Charter Schools USA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Jacksonville, Florida, seeks a Preschool Director/Lead Teacher to manage daily operations and ensure curriculum implementation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, a Florida Directors Credential with VPK endorsement, and at least 3 years of experience as a preschool director. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential. This position requires a friendly demeanor and the ability to maintain a positive environment for children and staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and an active staff credential.
• Applicants must have an active Florida Directors Credential with VPK endorsement.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Director of a preschool.
• Extensive knowledge of the VPK program and ELC requirements.
• Ability to lead staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with ProCare Software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the center.
• Supervise and schedule staff.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Maintain compliance, files, reports, and health/safety standards.
• Develop and maintain rapport with children and parents.
• Create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Manage classroom activities and transitions.
• Communicate professionally with staff and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood

VPK Endorsed Directors Credential

Tools

ProCare Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Preschool Dir./Lead Teacher, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the center while demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, professional conduct, and communication skills. Ensuring that the curriculum is implemented throughout the school with fidelity.

How You Will Impact Education

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the center while demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, professional conduct, and communication skills
• Supervision and scheduling of staff
• Ensure that Renaissance School and DCF policies and procedures are implemented
• Arrange and conduct staff meetings and on-going training
• Maintain DCF compliance regulations
• Manage employee and student files
• Conduct tours of the facility
• Professionally communicate with both staff and parents
• Complete daily/weekly reports
• Maintain a professional relationship with corporate personnel
• Ensure curriculum is implemented throughout the school
• Maintain a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times
• Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents
• Manage day-to-day classroom activities
• Create experiences that are fun and educational for the children
• View each child in light of developmentally appropriate practices in early childcare, however take into consideration each child's uniqueness, strengths and areas for growth.
• Maintain a clean, friendly, welcoming environment
• Ensure the health and safety of children

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and an active staff credential
• Applicants must have an active Florida Directors Credential with VPK endorsement
• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Director of a preschool
• Must have extensive knowledge of the VPK program and requirements from the ELC
• Ability to lead staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Publisher), internet, and ProCare Software
• Pleasant and friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, strong time management skills, and the ability to handle crisis situations effectively
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to maintain composure and have the ability to handle stressful situations
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to interview and hire professional childcare personnel
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility

Job Requirements

• Preschool Director: 3 years
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility
• Bachelor
• VPK Endorsed Directors Credential
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual early learning center working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

Responsibilities

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual early learning center working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.