Preschool Director

The position is responsible for the general and day-to-day operations of a preschool in Baton Rouge. The Director is responsible for providing coverage to multiple classrooms, assuring regulatory and legal compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, communicating with parents and the community, supervising and monitoring of all staff assigned to the center.

Required Background and Experience, Skills and Behaviors

• Minimum education must be in accordance with state licensing requirements or an associate degree or higher. Preferred baccalaureate degree in early childhood education, child development or related field and experience in working with children. Previous Preschool Director experience preferred.

• Supervise and coach staff; facilitate resolution of conflicts; encourage and support professional development opportunities; develop and monitor center and staff schedules.

• Conduct regular staff meetings, support staff training, and monitor/provide ongoing feedback for performance improvement and appraisals.

• Work with all center staff to ensure quality teaching and learning environments.

• Knowledge of program planning and practices in infant/toddler and preschool center-based programs.
• Knowledge of general business practices including supervision, inventory control and risk management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, children, and outside agencies.
• Ability to oversee and operate the day-to-day program in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Good time management, organizational and problem solving skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70810: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15