Preschool Director — Lead Curriculum, Staff & Growth

St Francis Episcopal Church - Great Falls, Virginia; New Baltimore (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

Beautiful six-acre campus in Great Fa

Job summary

St. Francis Creche Preschool, located on the St. Francis Episcopal Church campus in Great Falls, VA, seeks an experienced Director to lead the school and support its growth and development.

The Director will oversee daily operations, educational programming, staff leadership, enrollment, family relations, budgeting, facilities, and regulatory compliance, reporting to the Rector and Creche Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• At least six years of early childhood education experience, including supervision.
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff-management experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with children, families, staff, and church community.
• Commitment to an inclusive, nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum, educational programming, Chapel, enrichment programs, and special activities.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, mentor, and develop teaching and administrative staff.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and professional staff culture.
• Build strong relationships with children and families and maintain effective communication with parents.
• Oversee enrollment, admissions, school operations, policies, safety, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee classrooms, playgrounds, facilities, and outdoor learning spaces.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget in coordination with the Creche financial analyst and St. Francis treasurer.
• Support enrollment growth through marketing, community outreach, communications, and family engagement.
• Work collaboratively with St. Francis clergy, staff, parishioners, and the Creche Board.

Skills

Leadership

Staff-management

Communication

Budgeting

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

St. Francis Creche Preschool, located on the St. Francis Episcopal Church campus in Great Falls, VA, seeks an experienced Director to lead the school and support its growth and development.

The Director will oversee daily operations, educational programming, staff leadership, enrollment, family relations, budgeting, facilities, and regulatory compliance, reporting to the Rector and Creche Board.