Principal-Prodigy

JOB PURPOSE

The School Principal will serve as the leader of the school and central point of contact for all stakeholders including children, families, staff, community partners, vendors, central agencies, and the service center. The School Principal will provide leadership in the day-to-day operations of the program ensuring compliance with local, state, federal and corporate standards. They will continually develop and support teaching staff and ensure a high-quality early learning program for each child.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate will have experience with opening new schools and/or prior ownership of a school or Principal experience. The School Principal will partner with the leadership and other members of the corporate team to ensure adherence to all opening procedures, project timelines, enrollment goals, etc.

Administrative

• Oversee all school operations
• Recruit and train new staff
• Ensure accurate record keeping
• Maintain up-to-date enrollment information
• Ensure classroom and school coverage as needed
• Develop staffing schedules
• Maintain appropriate teacher-child ratios at all times
Maintain accurate records
• - child, staff, facility
• Provide resources for parents
• Conduct performance reviews for staff
Conduct safety drills
• - fire, hurricane, etc...

Program

• Ensure curriculum is being implemented appropriately for each age group and child
• Develop a school calendar and activity schedule
• Review lesson plans, newsletters, classroom documentation
• Review daily parent/teacher communication
• Develops and maintains open communication with enrolled families
• Review child and classroom portfolios
• Develop and maintain appropriate staffing schedule
• Develop healthy meal plan for snacks and special activities
• Develop activities such as camps, in-house field trips
• Facilitate curriculum meetings
• Familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio, IB, and others.

Professional Development and Program Support

• Facilitate and support professional development opportunities for staff
• Conduct classroom observations and provide ongoing feedback
• Stay ahead of research and development in the early childhood development and education field
• Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences, and lectures

Enrollment and Marketing

• Greet all visitors
• Conduct tours, open houses, and informational sessions to promote enrollment
• Oversee enrollment of new families
• Orient new families to the program
• Maintain excellent customer service
• Develop and maintain community partnerships

Licensing and Accreditation

• Ensures state licensing requirements are always met
• Maintains open communication and positive relationship with all agencies including childcare licensing
• Familiar with NAEYC and COGNIA organization, philosophy, and accreditation process
• Maintains accreditation standards and process
• Ensures all license and accreditation renewals are completed by deadlines

Fiscal Management

• Adhere to operating budget
• Ensure staff adherence to schedules
• Manage AR/AP accounts, payroll, petty cash, and tuition
• Purchase food, supplies and equipment as needed
• Schedule maintenance and repairs as needed

Health and Safety

• Ensure proper Risk, OSHA, fire drills and other safety training are rehearsed and implemented as needed
• Adheres to mandatory reporting guidelines
• Communicates with janitor and/or facilities department as needed
• Implement site wide safety checks
• Classroom
• Playground
• Parking lot
• Common areas

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Knowledge of state licensing requirements

2. Ability to train, lead and develop preschool teacher

3. Ability to observe and provide feedback to staff on an ongoing basis

4. Friendly and outgoing personality

5. Highly professional and dependable

6. Exceptional organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-thinking skills

7. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

8. Able to maintain professional composure in stressful situations

9. Familiar with NAEYC/COGNIA standards and accreditation process

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The School Principal/director designee shall be at least 21 years of age.

• The School Principal/director designee shall have documentation of at least one of the following upon date of hire as preschool director or director designee:

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Leadership or related field; Masters preferred

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience leading a large capacity school.

• Knowledge of Florida state licensing requirements

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Applications including Microsoft Office, internet, and ProCare Software

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full-Time schedule that may include weekends & holidays

• Must be proficient in English - able to speak, read and write

• Must pass Level 2 background screening

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions

• Work environment may be outside at times for playground monitoring and supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 40lbs

• Standing for long periods of time

• Sitting, kneeling, and squatting, at children's level

• Walking premises inside and outside

• Travel within or outside of state.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Monday to Friday

• Land O Lakes, FL 34639: Relocate before starting work (Required)