Preschool Director

North American Reggio Emilia Alliance; Tennessee; On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary preschool director passionate about early childhood education. This role involves nurturing young minds, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. You will create a warm, enriching environment while fostering community relationships and overseeing curriculum development. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in children's lives. If you thrive in collaborative settings and are committed to upholding high educational standards, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering a chance to shape the future of young learners in a beloved community center.

Qualifications

• Must have a love for children and a passion for teaching.
• Experience in preschool teaching and directing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage human resources and supervise staff effectively.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and safety protocols.
• Oversee curriculum and maintain a stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Child Development Understanding

Curriculum Oversight

Financial Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Early Education Degree

Job description

For over 75 years, Sewanee Children’s Center in Sewanee, Tennessee, has been a beloved cornerstone of the community, nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning since 1949. We are seeking a dynamic, visionary preschool director who is passionate about early childhood education, community engagement, and building a warm, enriching environment for young children to thrive. The primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Human resources management, including hiring and staff supervision
• Record keeping and compliance with state regulations
• Overseeing safety protocols and risk management
• Fostering positive parent and community relationships
• Curriculum oversight, ensuring an age-appropriate and stimulating learning environment
• Financial planning and budget management
• Student and staff recruitment
• Board relationships
• Staff development and supervision
• Supply management
• Building/property maintenance
• Scheduling and daily operations
• Maintaining a high-Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) score
• Implementing SCC’s developmentally appropriate curriculum, which fosters creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth

To be successful in this role, you must possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as a deep understanding of child development. You will need to uphold the vision of the preschool with pride and ensure the preschool meets the state standards. As a parent cooperative run by a board, you must be able to work collaboratively with teachers, children, the Board, community, and parents.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Experience:

• A love for children and a passion for teaching – Required
• Must agree to a full background check – Required
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. – Required
• Must maintain CPR certification – Required
• Knowledge of DHS childcare licensing requirements, policies, and procedures – Preferred
• Early Education Degree – Preferred
• Two years of teaching preschool-age children – Preferred
• One year of Directing a preschool – Preferred

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Required

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification – Preferred
• Child Development Associate Certification – Preferred

Salary & Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Pay: $54,000 – $62,000 per year

Work Location: In-person

Application Procedures

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