Preschool Director

Overview:

In coordination with Cambridge City Schools, the East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a team-oriented Preschool Director beginning with the 2025-26 school year. This position will be responsible for the oversight of the preschool program, including curriculum, staffing, compliance with regulations and budgeting. The Director will ensure that the program provides a safe and positive environment conducive to learning and early childhood development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an early childhood education setting, preferably in a leadership or administrative role
• Experience in special education required, understanding of special education compliance for preschool-aged children preferred
• Valid Ohio license or permit appropriate for the assignment; must hold or be able to apply for an Administrative License
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment
• Compliance with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies
• Prior experience in leadership role, preferably in preschool programming

Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of performance expectations, but are not considered all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as necessary. A reasonable accommodation may be to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions:

• Directs the delivery and continuous improvement of a continuum of preschool services deemed essential by the district and other stakeholders
• Serves as an active member of the district’s management team and works to develop strategies to accomplish program objectives
• Monitors testing and screening programs; provides direction for instructional modifications and interventions that enhance student learning performance
• Works collaboratively with district administrators to oversee the Board-approved budget for assigned areas of responsibility
• Monitors legislative activities, educational initiatives and technology innovations applicable to the preschool program and implements policy/procedure changes as necessary
• Provides staff leadership by working to resolve problems, maintaining open and effective communication, and providing guidance as situations arise
• Facilitates collaborative planning efforts with staff and administrators; stays current with state standards and guidelines
• Sets high expectations for staff performance and promotes ongoing opportunities for staff development that improve teaching and student learning outcomes
• Encourages staff to develop and implement innovative instructional activities, ensuring that services are provided in the least restrictive environment
• Participates in parent-teacher conferences and meetings when requested
• Assists with resident educator mentoring programs for preschool staff
• Participates in staff selection, orientation and evaluation processes; proactively coaches and addresses performance concerns
• Works with teachers and administrators to address disciplinary and pupil management issues
• Maintains effective relationships with community services (i.e., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare, etc.)
• Supervises the collection, entry and verification of preschool data as directed; oversees reporting requirements for state and federal funded programs
• Coordinates and prepares interagency agreements (i.e., Head Start, Board of DD, etc.)
• Oversees the timely preparation and submission of reports, records and inventories as required
• Participates in conferences, staff meeting and professional growth opportunities as directed
• Performs other job-related duties as required

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment
• Skillfully manages individual, group and organizational interactions
• Proactively addresses student behavior; reacts to interruptions and changing classroom conditions effectively
• Effectively uses verbal and nonverbal skills to communicate with staff, students and parents
• Exercises self-control when dealing with difficult situations and individuals; must have strong diplomacy skills
• Experience using behavioral management techniques appropriate for preschool aged children
• May be required to successfully complete training in communicable disease, child abuse & neglect, CPR, first aide, behavioral management, and/or state mandated preschool training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000