What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Director position at Sewanee Children's Center?
DIRECTOR
For over 75 years, Sewanee Children’s Center in Sewanee, Tennessee, has been a beloved cornerstone of the community, nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning since 1949. We are seeking a dynamic, visionary Preschool director who is passionate about early childhood education, community engagement and building a warm, enriching environment for young children to thrive. The primary duties include but are not limited to:
- Human resources management, including hiring and staff supervision
- Record keeping and compliance with state regulations,
- Overseeing safety protocols and risk management,
- Fostering positive parent and community relationships,
- Curriculum oversight, ensuring an age-appropriate and stimulating learning environment
- Financial planning and budget management
- Student and staff recruitment,
- Board relationships,
- Staff development and supervision,
- Supply management,
- Building/property maintenance,
- Scheduling and daily operations,
- License renewal
- Maintaining a high-Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) score
- Implementing SCC’s developmentally appropriate curriculum, which fosters creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth
To be successful in this role, you must possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as a deep understanding of child development. You will need to uphold the vision of the preschool with pride and ensure the preschool meets the state standards. As a parent cooperative run by a board, you must be able to work collaboratively with teachers, children, the Board, community, and parents.
Hours: Monday-Friday
Pay: Salary: $54,000-62,000
Benefits: Paid vacation
1. Experience :
a. A love for children and a passion for teaching – Required
b. Must agree to a full background check – Required
c. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. -Required
d. Must maintain CPR certification – Required
e. Knowledge of DHS childcare licensing requirements, policies, and procedures- Preferred
f. Early Education Degree – Preferred
g. Two years of teaching preschool-age children – Preferred
h. One year of Directing a preschool – Preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000