Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks a Preschool Education Administrator to coordinate academic and non-academic activities at preschool and childcare centers in the United States. Key responsibilities include monitoring student progress, directing teachers' activities, and recruiting staff. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong critical thinking skills are essential. The role involves organizing specialists and ensuring effective instructional methods for preschool education.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff.
• Monitor students’ progress and assist in resolving problems.
• Direct activities of teachers or administrators at educational centers.
• Teach classes or provide direct care to children.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff.
• Plan and monitor instructional methods and content.

Skills

Monitoring

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Microsoft Publisher

Intuit QuickBooks

Intuit Quicken

ACS Technologies HeadMaster

Job description

Preschool Education Administrator

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and non‑academic activities of preschool and childcare centers or programs.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
• Monitor students’ progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
• Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
• Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
• Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.

Key Skills

• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Publisher
• Intuit QuickBooks
• Intuit Quicken
• ACS Technologies HeadMaster

Types of Preschool Education Administrator

• Early Head Start Director
• Administrator
• Special Education Director
• Head Start Director
• Child Care Center Administrator