Preschool Director

Job Summary
The My School Preschool Director role includes recruitment of staff, marketing and communication, financial management, and communication with the Board, teachers, and MSP families. The Director is responsible, in collaboration with the Board, for determining the needs of the preschool, protecting the health and safety of students, and creating a safe, enriching community within the school. The Director reports to the MSP Executive Board and is a paid position. In addition to being the Director of the school, the Director also has a vote on the Executive Committee.

Director Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operation of the preschool.
• Engages with families and the MSP community.
• Maintains compliance with all state licensing requirements.
• Manages staff issues in collaboration with the Board.
• Manages parent and/or family issues in collaboration with the Board, if necessary.
• Manages recruitment and onboarding of new staff, including de background checks, evaluation of staff, and managing personnel files.
• Works with Accountant on salaries and budget items.
• Creates policies and develops curricula which conform to the state requirements.
• Ensures that the property is well-maintained by working with the Church and the Board.
• Maintains the school website and social media.
• Enforces VIP parking spot and parking lot compliance.
• Sends out regular communications to families, including newsletters, reminders about school events and closures, information about Enrichment, etc.
• Identifies opportunities for fundraising and grants.
• Assists Board with fundraising efforts.
• Schedules on-going training of teachers.
• Speaks at MSP events, such as the Fun Run, Winter Program, and PreK graduation to welcome families and establish rapport.
• Proactively seeks out opportunities to engage with MSP community and surrounding community.
• Greets families at the school entrance daily.
• Conducts prospective family tours and manages the enrollment process for current, returning, and new families. Tours are conducted October through May, with exceptions for the week before Winter Break and the last week of school.
• Seeks out Marketing opportunities to increase community awareness and enrollment.
• Provides parents and teachers with information such as a Community Directory and Annual Calendar.
• Prepares and presents/sends in all required paperwork and information for State licensing to ensure school is compliant with State requirements.
• Ensures MSP meets any future UPK curriculum standards, if necessary.
• Attends and participates in all monthly Board Meetings (dates TBD), Staff Meetings (dates TBD), and Community Meetings (dates TBD).

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred.
• Proven experience in leadership roles within an educational setting, particularly in early childhood education.
• Strong skills in budgeting, strategic planning, and program management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with children, parents, staff, and community members.
• A deep understanding of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
• Ability to create a collaborative team environment that fosters professional growth among staff members.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• No nights

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,000 - $59,000