Preschool Director

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd School in Frankfort, Kentucky is seeking a qualified Preschool Director to lead the preschool program and oversee daily operations. The role ensures a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment supporting the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of young children.

The Preschool Director will supervise staff, ensure licensing compliance, manage enrollment, and collaborate with families and the broader school community under the guidance of the

Qualifications

• Must meet Kentucky Preschool Director licensing requirements.
• Minimum four years of documented experience in a licensed or certified child care, preschool, Head Start, or school setting.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Successful completion of all required state and federal background checks and health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the daily operation of the preschool program.
• Ensure compliance with Kentucky licensing, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate preschool staff.
• Maintain required staff-to-child ratios and appropriate classroom coverage.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and support developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the school community.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, program activities, and concerns.
• Maintain accurate student, staff, attendance, health, and licensing records.
• Coordinate enrollment, registration, and retention efforts.
• Assist with budget planning, purchasing, and management of preschool resources.
• Ensure staff complete required training, certifications, and continuing education.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing environment through effective health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Pastor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field

Job description

Preschool Director

Good Shepherd School - Frankfort, Kentucky

Good Shepherd School is seeking a qualified and passionate Preschool Director to lead our preschool program. The Preschool Director is responsible for the overall administration, supervision, and daily operation of the preschool, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of young children.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the daily operation of the preschool program.
• Ensure compliance with all Kentucky licensing, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate preschool staff.
• Maintain required staff-to-child ratios and appropriate classroom coverage.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and support developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the school community.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, program activities, and concerns.
• Maintain accurate student, staff, attendance, health, and licensing records.
• Coordinate enrollment, registration, and retention efforts.
• Assist with budget planning, purchasing, and management of preschool resources.
• Ensure staff complete required training, certifications, and continuing education.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing environment through effective health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Pastor.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet Kentucky Preschool Director licensing requirements, including:

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred; other qualifying credentials and experience accepted under Kentucky regulations.
• Minimum four (4) years of documented experience in a licensed or certified child care, preschool, Head Start, or school setting.
• Supervisory or lead teacher experience preferred.
• Completion of required Kentucky pre-service and annual continuing education training.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Successful completion of all required state and federal background checks and health requirements.