Preschool Director

Washington Park United Methodist Church; Colorado; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Park United Methodist Church Preschool is seeking a Preschool Director to manage the program, curriculum, and related business tasks. The role is salaried with bonus opportunities, and salary is based on locale, tuition, and the candidate’s education/experience.

Candidates should have a degree in early childhood education (preferred), 3+ years directing a large childcare center, and an active Large Center Director license/certification.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Director in a large childcare center or related experience.
• Licensed/Certified as a Large Center Director (up to date).

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule administrative duties and maintain records per state and WPUMC Preschool requirements.
• Manage classroom scheduling and faculty; conduct disaster drills in line with licensing.
• Operate within budget and coordinate maintenance, equipment, and supplies.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and manage faculty; conduct orientation and reviews.
• Plan and implement professional development for staff; ensure safety training.
• Develop curriculum plans, monthly themes, and calendar; supervise classroom observations.
• Lead program development, licensing relations, and staff meetings; ensure playground safety.
• Conduct monthly faculty meetings and maintain accurate faculty files.

Skills

Crisis management

Emergency response

Staff management

Record-keeping

Budgeting

Licensing compliance

Recruiting

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Licensed/Certified Large Center Director (up to date)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

WPUMC Preschool

Preschool Director

Overview and Compensation

A Preschool Director at WPUMC Preschool is responsible for managing the program and curriculum. Additionally, the Director may be responsible for certain business tasks as delegated by the franchisee.

This is a salaried position with bonus opportunities. A Director's salary is based on the School's locale, tuition rates and the candidate's education/experience.

Qualifications

All candidates, including those who wish to be considered for the position of acting Director must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Director in a large childcare center or related experience
• Licensed/Certified as a Large Center Director (up to date)

Additional general qualifications include:

• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
• Previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staff

Director Responsibilities

Director's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Plan and schedule administrative duties
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and WPUMC Preschool requirements (e.g., children's files, faculty files)
• Manage classroom scheduling faculty
• Conduct disaster drills (e.g., fire, tornado) in accordance with state licensing requirements
• Maintain a school inventory (e.g., supplies)
• Plan and implement a program for professional growth

FISCAL

• Operate the School within budget
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs
• Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)
• Maintain budget and/or purchase school supplies and snack

LICENSING

• Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
• Maintain current licensing documentation
• Maintain licensing regulations

PERSONNEL

• Participate in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new faculty
• Manage faculty schedule
• Conduct faculty orientation
• Participate in faculty reviews: 90-day and annual
• Conduct monthly faculty meetings
• Maintain accurate faculty files
• Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
• Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
• Plan emergency preparedness training

PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Conduct monthly classroom observations
• Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
• Maintain a resource library at the School
• Plan/implement professional development programs
• Promote active participation in WPUMC Preschool continuing education and training
• Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures

PROGRAM / CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Conduct classroom ratio checks
• Implement monthly themes
• Incorporate WPUMC Preschool curriculum resources
• Plan and implement a year-round calendar
• Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment
• Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
• Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
• Review lesson plan books weekly
• Review posted lesson plans monthly
• Review Daily Activity Reports periodically
• Review children's portfolios regularly
• Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
• Plan and implement visitors/activities
• Develop and implement a transition system
• Implement a playground safety program
• Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year

SALES AND MARKETING

• Welcome all visitors to the School
• Answer the telephone
• Conduct tours according to the WPUMC Preschool tour guidelines
• Follow through with all prospective cu