Visionary Faith-Based Preschool Director

CNE; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

St. Mark Lutheran Church Preschool in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Preschool Director to provide visionary leadership and day-to-day management of the program, partnering with the Church Council and Preschool Committee to ensure a Christ-centered, safe, and developmentally rich environment for children.

You will supervise staff, manage enrollment and family engagement, uphold licensing standards, lead curriculum development, and maintain strong communication with families and the church community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of experience in a preschool or child care setting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community members.
• Experience managing budgets and overseeing program operations.
• Passion for early childhood education and child development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all state, county, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required licensing records, documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Preschool Committee to establish and implement program policies, enrollment procedures, and tuition structures.
• Serve as the primary liaison between families, preschool staff, Church Council, and committees.
• Communicate regularly with families through meetings, newsletters, email, and other channels.
• Develop and maintain staff and parent handbooks.
• Attend the Preschool Committee, Church Council, and other leadership meetings as required.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
• Maintain and update the preschool website and other communication platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Relationship building

Budget management

Education

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

Job description

St. Mark Lutheran Church Preschool in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Preschool Director to provide visionary leadership and day-to-day management of the program, partnering with the Church Council and Preschool Committee to ensure a Christ-centered, safe, and developmentally rich environment for children.

You will supervise staff, manage enrollment and family engagement, uphold licensing standards, lead curriculum development, and maintain strong communication with families and the church community.