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Preschool Director
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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
WPUMC Preschool
Preschool Director
Overview and Compensation
A Preschool Director at WPUMC Preschool is responsible for managing the program and curriculum. Additionally, the Director may be responsible for certain business tasks as delegated by the franchisee.
This is a salaried position with bonus opportunities. A Director’s salary is based on the School’s locale, tuition rates and the candidate’s education/experience.
Qualifications
All candidates, including those who wish to be considered for the position of acting Director must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Director in a large childcare center or related experience
- Licensed/Certified as a Large Center Director (up to date)
Additional general qualifications include:
- Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
- Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations Previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staff
Director Responsibilities
Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Plan and schedule administrative duties
- Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and WPUMC Preschool requirements (e.g., children’s files, faculty files)
- Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
- Conduct disaster drills (e.g., fire, tornado) in accordance with state licensing requirements
- Maintain a school inventory (e.g., supplies) Plan and implement a program for professional growth
FISCAL
- Operate the School within budget
- Arrange for maintenance and repairs
- Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor) Maintain budget and/or purchase school supplies and snack
LICENSING
- Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
- Maintain current licensing documentation Maintain licensing regulations
PERSONNEL
- Participate in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new faculty
- Manage faculty schedule
- Conduct faculty orientation
- Participate in faculty reviews: 90-day and annual
- Conduct monthly faculty meetings
- Maintain accurate faculty files
- Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
- Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training Plan emergency preparedness training
PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Conduct monthly classroom observations
- Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
- Maintain a resource library at the School
- Plan/implement professional development programs
- Promote active participation in WPUMC Preschool continuing education and training Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures
PROGRAM / CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
- Conduct classroom ratio checks
- Implement monthly themes
- Incorporate WPUMC Preschool curriculum resources
- Plan and implement a year-round calendar
- Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment
- Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
- Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
- Review lesson plan books weekly
- Review posted lesson plans monthly
- Review Daily Activity Reports periodically
- Review children’s portfolios regularly
- Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
- Plan and implement visitors/activities
- Develop and implement a transition system
- Implement a playground safety program Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year
SALES AND MARKETING
- Welcome all visitors to the School
- Answer the telephone
- Conduct tours according to the WPUMC Preschool tour guidelines
- Follow through with all prospective customers
- Enroll new families
- Develop and maintain customer relations
- Implement an orientation program for new families
- Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary
- Develop and maintain community relations
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