preschool director

General Description

The Preschool Director is responsible for all aspects of establishing and operating a morning and afternoon preschool program for children ages 2 years through pre-kindergarten. This includes leadership of marketing and advertisement, staff recruitment, child enrollment processes, curriculum development, classroom management, staff development, and preschool profit and loss.

Essential Job Functions

Lead a team of teachers and other staff in the establishment and operation of a Christian preschool, including day-to-day operation and routine special events.
Develop and implement a marketing/advertisement plan that creates interest in the preschool and fuels strong enrollment in both morning and afternoon programs.
Recruit and train teachers and other staff as needed to staff preschool classrooms and special events.
Establish enrollment processes that ensure children are enrolled efficiently, acclimated smoothly into their classroom, and monitored to ensure success.
Function as primary contact person for parents/guardians on enrollment, assimilation, progress, and all other matters pertaining to the preschool.
Regularly select and/or develop curriculum for a preschool children’s education program that is fun, educational, and appropriate for a Christian preschool environment.
Implement classroom management practices that ensure a safe, secure, and orderly preschool environment is maintained at all times.
Regularly monitor, evaluate, and develop preschool staff ensuring a “continuous learning” culture is developed and fostered and that classroom management practices are continuously improved.
Lead the creative use and proactive upkeep of children’s ministry facilities and grounds.
Develop an annual budget for the preschool ensuring needs are met and profitability targets are realized.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

This position requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience as a leader in a children’s education capacity. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field is required. The successful individual will be a strong leader with a solid work ethic, possess a passion for teaching children, and have the ability to function as an administrator. Other requirements include a teaching certificate and a CPR certification. A working knowledge of creative programming related to children’s classes and special events is a real plus.

Position Structure and Level

Grade: TBD
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Classification: Exempt
Category: Regular Full-Time
Staff Designation: Preschool Staff