The Children’s Place Preschool at St. Andrew
Preschool Director Job Description
- The Director is responsible for overseeing the administration and coordination of all preschool programs and events with the assistance of staff and the Advisory Committee.
The Director will:
- Report directly to The Children’s Place Advisory Committee.
- Work 5 days per week and approximately 25-30 hours.
- Serve as ex-officio member of the Advisory Committee
- Maintain open and clear communication with the moderator of the Advisory Committee.
- Attend monthly Advisory Committee meetings.
- Prepare a monthly director’s report for Advisory Committee meetings.
- Prepare monthly financial reports for the Advisory Committee with help from the Advisory Committee’s Treasurer.
- Create an annual budget in coordination with the Moderator and Treasurer of the Advisory Committee for approval every July.
- Operate within the annual budget as approved by the Advisory Committee.
- Update Handbooks under the direction of the Advisory Committee as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the Advisory Committee.
- Supervise Staff.
- Coordinate work schedules and hours, including PTO.
- Manage and report payroll twice monthly to the St. Andrew Finance Director.
- Plan regular staff meetings and professional development trainings.
- Maintain staff training records, and facilitate completion of required trainings per licensing requirements.
- Conduct annual evaluations of staff members.
- Interview and hire new staff in coordination with the Advisory Committee and hiring committee.
- Recruit and coordinate substitute teachers.
- Curriculum Development, Oversight & Planning
- Develop and maintain the curriculum map for the school using developmentally appropriate practices.
- Train staff for the implementation of the curriculum map.
- Oversee implementation of all curriculum and lesson plans.
- Register and attend the annual conference with the TCP staff.
- Develop the yearly calendar including family events, photo days, etc.
- Coordinate parent events, and plan fundraisers with help from the Advisory Committee.
- Administration of the school.
- Compile student files and general paperwork.
- Place students in classes according to the Policy Manual.
- Track payments and purchases including tuition payments, supply purchases, late fees, etc.
- Communication & School Presence
- Manage and utilize Brightwheel.
- Create and send a monthly newsletter to the TCP families via Brightwheel.
- Communicate and maintain relationships with the families of the school.
- Recruit new students, give school tours, and promote the school utilizing advertising methods as approved by the Advisory Committee.
- Coordinate the daily welcoming and dismissal of students, and be a daily welcoming presence for our TCP families.
- Facilities & Supplies Management
- Oversee and contribute to the school’s online presence and social media with help from Advisory Committee volunteers.
- Work closely and communicate daily with custodial staff.
- Oversee the maintenance of facilities and the playground. Communicate maintenance needs of the school to the Advisory Committee.
- Compile and organize supply and equipment inventories.
- Maintain, purchase, and organize all of the school equipment and supplies.
- Manage and maintain kitchen organization and supplies.
- Oversee and coordinate Afternoon Book Club
- Produce weekly roster.
- Track Book Club attendance.
- Maintain student health records and follow-up as needed with parents.
- Maintain licensing standards with emergency drills and practices as outlined in Minimum Standards and the Emergency Preparedness Handbook.
- Maintain licensing standards with health regulations as set forth in the state of Texas’s Minimum Standards for Early Childhood Centers, with the help of the assistant director.
- Allergy log
- Incident reports
- Facilities (including Facilities log) and playground
- Licensing stands with emergency drills and practices as outlined in Minimum Standards and the Emergency Preparedness Handbook
- 30 hours of annual training, CPR/First Aid certification, and child abuse and neglect training as outlined in Minimum Standards
- Teach as a Substitute in classrooms in emergency situations.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Educational Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or higher (Bachelor degree preferred)
- At least 12 college credits/hours in early childhood education and/or child development.
- Minimum of two years of experience teaching in an early childhood educational setting.
Preschool Director Certification preferred.
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
