Preschool Director

Job Overview

The Waiokeola Preschool Director’s mission, vision and values are delivered consistently and with a quality focus. Under the direction of the Waiokeola Church Administration and the Christian Education Board, and in collaboration with the teachers, and administrative staff, provides direction and support in all areas of operations, quality control, human resources, coaching and staffing, enrollment, parent relations, school relations, community relations, and communication for Waiokeola Congregational Church and Preschool.

The Preschool Director is responsible for overall leadership and management within Waiokeola’s policies and guidelines, approved budget, pertinent state and federal compliance and licensing requirements, and NAEYC accreditation requirements.

Essential Duties, Roles & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Leadership:

• Establish and communicate a strategy, which allows the staff to develop and achieve goals in alignment with Waiokeola’s strategic direction.
• Establish and implement professional development goals with staff. Ensure that expectations are clear and that performance standards are met, and yearly evaluations are given to each staff member.
• Work closely with the leadership team and staff to achieve a shared vision, mission, guiding values, major goals, continuous improvement, strategic plans and processes that are in the best interest of Waiokeola as a whole, including all of its associates, children and parents, patrons, members, and volunteers.
• Help create and develop the preschool's curriculum, as well as ensure curriculum implementation.
• Promote teamwork and enthusiasm, foster commitment to our culture, mission, vision, and values.
• Delegate or communicate directly with parents, help resolve concerns, handle payment issues, and provide information on children's progress.

Administration:

• Train, support, and help with the continued growth of the staff.
• Ensure inquiries and tours are completed according to policy. Convert inquiries to tours and tours to enrollments.
• Ensure that Waiokeola is up to date with the collection of tuition and assist with enrollment of children as needed.
• Ensure budget is being followed, adhered to and met.
• Help inspect, audit, and ensure a safe and healthy environment including equipment, supplies, facility maintenance, cleaning, sanitation and food service.
• Ensure that the Preschool and office are properly stocked with required supplies.
• Provide support on the implementation of early childhood education, intergenerational programs, activities, and operations within Waiokeola Preschool and DHS guidelines.
• Provide support and mentor other teaching staff in the child development assessment and handling of special needs.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality and security on all employee, child, and health records. Coordinate proper employee record keeping with Human Resources documents.
• Ensure that the staff conforms to the pertinent Waiokeola policies, federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Review and maintain administrative and business reports and records with assistance from finance and accounting. Review income and expenses, past due accounts, statistical budgets, and budgetary status.
• Help with the necessary communication and safety measures required for COVID, operational, and natural disaster emergencies that impact Waiokeola Congregational Church and Preschool.

Early Childhood Education Program Administration and Leadership:

• Oversee the coordination and implementation of the early education, activities, and operations within Waiokeola and state guidelines.
• Recruit and schedule admissions for the preschool to maintain optimal levels of enrollment to include new and returning children. Conduct program registration and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
• Recruit and retain high quality of staff and maintain an organized system and process to ensure accurate records of children enrolled in the programs. These should include records of their development, attendance, immunization, and general health.
• Assign, collect and edit ongoing written parent/family communication and announcements such as newsletters, calendars, and announcements.
• Guide and mentor the administrative and teaching staff in the child development assessments and handling of special needs as appropriate.
• Investigate and prepare final reports to Child Protective Services and other agencies to ensure the accreditation, safety and well-being of all children enrolled at the preschool.
• Oversee and promote open communication and parent-teacher conferences between teachers and parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of their enrolled children.
• Be proactive to prevent, and accountable to, investigate and resolve parent or staff issues and concerns.
• Organize and implement community outreach and campaigns to maintain public relations with parents, childcare referral resources, prospective workforce, community volunteers, universities, colleges, and/or community colleges.
• Inspect, audit, and ensure a safe and healthy environment to include equipment, supplies, facility maintenance, and food service at the school.
• Conduct fundraising activities to enrich the school’s program and special events to promote family and parent education.
• Ensure compliance and delivery of contract requirements to child tuition funding agencies.
• Assist staff in preparing for and presenting early childhood programs and activities. Direct the organization to follow-up on special activities such as off-campus field trips and assist as necessary with duties of instructional assistants.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a church Preschool environment and is based in a classroom/office. The position interacts with staff, visitors, agencies, vendors, volunteers, parents and children in classrooms and outdoor facilities on a daily basis. The director must have the ability to demonstrate patience and politely manage numerous interruptions, manage, and prioritize multiple demands. There are deadlines and accreditation report requirements that require organization, planning, focus and detailed work at a desk and computer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee must occasionally sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education Experience:

• Minimum requirement of a baccalaureate-level higher education degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education. Or, a baccalaureate-level degree in business or program management with at least 36 credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
• 6 years of full-time experience as a classroom teacher.
• 5 years of staff management responsibility and experience in logistical administration of childhood education programs and meeting activities for teachers, aides and staff.
• Effective command of verbal and written English language to communicate with internal and external contacts.
• Proficient in using the computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, data files, and researching information.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Experience in public speaking, marketing, and public relations are highly desirable.
• 1 years of staff management responsibility and experience in logistical administration of childhood education programs and meeting activities for teachers, aides and staff preferred.
• Professionalism including cultural diversity and working with families who are experiencing special circumstances (for example, homelessness, parent military deployment, community unrest).

Work Authorization, Health and Security Clearance:

• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Medical clearance from infectious diseases and other health issues in order to work in a preschool environment
• Security clearance in order to work in a preschool environment
• Valid driver’s license

AAP/EEO Statement:

Waiokeola Preschool provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Join us in shaping the future of our young learners by providing them with a safe, engaging, and enriching preschool experience!

Please send your resume to psboard@waiokeola.org. If available for contact, feel free to include three professional references. Thank you for your interest!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 6 years (Preferred)
• Staff management: 5 years (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 6 years (Preferred)
• Staff management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid/CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Education Experience (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid/CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Education Experience (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Honolulu, HI 96816 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000