Good Shepherd School is seeking a qualified, faith-filled, and passionate Preschool Director to lead our preschool program. The Preschool Director is responsible for the administration, supervision, and daily operation of the preschool, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of young children.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operation of the preschool program.
- Ensure compliance with all Kentucky licensing, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate preschool staff.
- Maintain required staff-to-child ratios and classroom coverage.
- Oversee curriculum implementation and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
- Foster positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the school community.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, program activities, and concerns.
- Maintain accurate student, staff, attendance, health, and licensing records.
- Coordinate enrollment, registration, and retention efforts.
- Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and management of preschool resources.
- Ensure staff complete required training, certifications, and continuing education.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing environment through effective health and safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Pastor.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet Kentucky Preschool Director licensing requirements, including:
- Minimum age of 21 years.
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred; other qualifying credentials and experience accepted under Kentucky regulations.
- Minimum four (4) years of documented experience in a licensed or certified child care, preschool, Head Start, or school setting.
- Supervisory or lead teacher experience preferred.
- Completion of required Kentucky pre-service and annual continuing education training.
- Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
- Successful completion of all required state and federal background checks and health requirements.
Please contact Lloyd Lynch with questions or to submit a resume: Lloyd Lynch llynch@cdlex.org
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person