Al-Huda School is a private non-profit Islamic educational institution located in College Park, Maryland. Al-Huda School is looking to develop branches of its school and looking for a School Administrator in the following cities: Columbus, Ohio St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Hagerstown, Maryland Salisbury, Maryland Job Summary The Director position is full-time, and much of the time is spent in the office carrying out various administrative tasks, including communicating with parents. However, the Director must also spend time interacting with students and teachers. This means he/she must frequently go around to classrooms to visit with students, observe teachers, and participate in learning activities. Primary responsibilities Handling the day-to-day operations and administration of a school involves many tasks, including supervising teachers, developing program plans, or preparing budgets The Director must balance various responsibilities to make sure their Preschool runs smoothly. A preschool director is in charge of managing all aspects of a preschool, from keeping student-to-teacher ratios appropriate to ensuring the excellence of the curriculum and organizing student enrollment. Overseeing teachers and classroom activities Hiring and training staff and teachers Organizing professional development activities Developing policies and procedures that meet state requirements and communicating them to staff and teachers Managing and preparing budgets Creating curricula and standards that support educational excellence Working with staff to communicate with parents and students Discussing student progress with parents and teachers Coordinating the maintenance and cleaning of the facility according to state and local standards Fundamental Skills for Preschool Directors Communication. Must collaborate and coordinate with many people as well as effectively convey information to teachers, staff, parents, and children. Active Listening. Excellent communicators actively listen so that teachers and parents feel the director truly hears what they are saying. Compassion. A Preschool director deals with a vulnerable population. As such, preschool directors should be able to demonstrate compassion and concern. Critical Thinking. Making effective decisions about the various academic and business components of a preschool calls for excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. Interpersonal Relations. Develop relationships with teachers, parents, and children. This requires the ability to build trust and a sense of partnership with others. Organization. Schools are busy places with many moving parts. A Preschool Director needs to keep excellent records about children and teachers. He/she also needs to be able to multitask, giving attention to several people and situations at once. Problem-Solving. Managing an entire school inevitably means addressing problems, which might involve the budget, concerns from parents, or issues with teachers. Preschool directors need to approach problems thoughtfully and with a level head to find effective solutions. Educational Requirements A bachelor’s degree is required. Childcare License a plus.
