What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Director position at Los Angeles County Office of Education?
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the school administrator, the preschool director is responsible for the general supervision and management of the preschool.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Daily oversight of all preschool operations
- Develop and implement curriculum that meets state and federal standards
- Oversee compliance with the requirements for state licensing and the state department of social services.
- Implement a staff development program.
- Provide spiritual leadership
- Respond to parents’ and staff members’ concerns, solve problems and resolve differences.
- Inform parents of school events and policies through monthly newsletters, the parent handbook and other written communication as necessary.
- Provide information and reports to the school administrator and school board as requested.
- Provide oversight to the maintenance and cleaning of the physical grounds, buildings and equipment to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations.
- Perform administrative tasks necessary to the operation of the school.
- Oversee school events.
- Report children’s special needs, difficulties responding to discipline, etc., to parents.
- Work together with parents and teachers to promote children’s successful integration into a classroom setting.
Qualifications:
The preschool director shall have completed one of the education requirements listed below. Each option requires high school graduation or GED and college or university semester or equivalent quarter units to be from an accredited or approved school. Years of experience shall be verified as having been performed satisfactorily, at least three hours per day for a minimum of 100 days in a calendar year, as a teacher under the supervision of a person who would qualify as a director. At least 16 hours of training in health, safety, nutrition practices and current Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid cards are required.
- 15 units of early childhood education: 3 units in administration or staff relations and 12 units that cover general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. Also four years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program is required.
- An associate of arts degree with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and at least two years of teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group child care program. Three of the units need to be in administration or staff relations.
- A bachelor’s degree with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group child care program. Three of the units need to be in administration or staff relations.
- A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Requirements / Qualifications
Cover Letter Application (email nwilkinson@woodlandchristian.org to request copy) Transcripts Three Letters of Reference
Please email Nicole Wilkinson (nwilkinson@woodlandchristian.org) to request a copy of our employment application.
Comments and Other Information
The EDJOIN online application is not being used with this posting. Please review the posting for instructions on how to apply or contact the Employer by emailing/calling the contact person listed with the posting information above.
Woodland Christian School
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
3/18/2025
Contact
Nicole Wilkinson
530.662.0260
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$68,640 - $71,500 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Based upon experience
Length of Work Year
Calendar Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Website
www.woodlandchristian.org
Contact:
nwilkinson@woodlandchristian.org
Christian Role Model
We are seeking individuals, who are professionally qualified, who love children, and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models.
How to Apply:
Send your complete application packet to Woodland Christian School c/o Nicole Wilkinson, 1787 Matmor Road, Woodland, CA 95776
Salary : $68,640 - $71,500
