Position Title: Preschool Director
Location: Franconia Rec Center, 6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Salary: $20.76 - $34.60 per hour
Overview: Under the supervision of full-time recreation staff, the Preschool Director facilitates the planning and implementation of the year-round childcare program. This role encompasses full-cycle human resources management including recruitment, training, and scheduling to ensure consistent coverage. The Preschool Director serves as the primary liaison between site management, teachers, parents, children, Youth Services, and Social Services, ensuring all operations remain in strict compliance with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and FCPA regulations. Key responsibilities include adhering to State Licensing Standards, maintaining facility records, maintaining the physical environment. driving instructional quality through teacher observations, evaluations, curriculum, and program support.
Duties:
- Full-cycle hiring, training, scheduling, and approving teacher schedules.
- Preparing and maintaining all files for lead and assistant teachers.
- Scheduling and leading regular staff meetings.
- Fostering a professional atmosphere through leadership, positivity, and confidentiality compliance.
- Adhering to State Licensing Standards regarding student health conditions and overseeing the
- administration of emergency allergy treatments within the preschool program.
- Assisting in the planning and implementation of the preschool program.
- Responsible for Maintaining the operations, administrative requirements, communication and outreach of the Childcare Center.
- Managing prospective parent outreach by conducting tours and providing detailed information via email and phone to drive program enrollment.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years or older.
- CPR/First Aid certified.
- Tuberculosis Test.
- Criminal Background Check.
- Child Protective Services Check.
- Driving Record Check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
- At least 5 year's experience working with children ages 3-5 years.
- Experience planning curriculum.
- Familiar with Virginia Licensing Standards.
To Apply: Send resume to [email protected].
Necessary Special Requirements:
- The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Note: Note: *This position is scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. This position is eligible to receive limited benefits, including: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Program, and Deferred Compensation.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Pay: $20.76 - $34.60 per hour
Work Location: In person
