Preschool Director

Job Description

Job Description

WPUMC Preschool

Preschool Director 

Overview and Compensation

A Preschool Director at WPUMC Preschool is responsible for managing the program and curriculum. Additionally, the Director may be responsible for certain business tasks as delegated by the franchisee.

This is a salaried position with bonus opportunities. A Director’s salary is based on the School’s locale, tuition rates and the candidate’s education/experience.

Qualifications

All candidates, including those who wish to be considered for the position of acting Director must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities: 

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Director in a large childcare center or related experience
• Licensed/Certified as a Large Center Director (up to date)

Additional general qualifications include:

• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
• Previous management experience in a licensed childcare facility or experience managing faculty/staff

Director Responsibilities

Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Plan and schedule administrative duties
• Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and WPUMC Preschool requirements (e.g., children’s files, faculty files)
• Manage classroom scheduling/schedule faculty
• Conduct disaster drills (e.g., fire, tornado) in accordance with state licensing requirements
• Maintain a school inventory (e.g., supplies)
• Plan and implement a program for professional growth

FISCAL

• Operate the School within budget
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs
• Purchase classroom equipment and supplies (indoor and outdoor)
• Maintain budget and/or purchase school supplies and snack

LICENSING

• Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
• Maintain current licensing documentation
• Maintain licensing regulations

PERSONNEL

• Participate in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new faculty
• Manage faculty schedule
• Conduct faculty orientation
• Participate in faculty reviews: 90-day and annual
• Conduct monthly faculty meetings
• Maintain accurate faculty files
• Plan/implement bi-annual in-service meetings for faculty
• Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training
• Plan emergency preparedness training

PROGRAM, PROGRAM SUPPORT, and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Conduct monthly classroom observations
• Keep abreast of research and development in the field of early childhood development
• Maintain a resource library at the School
• Plan/implement professional development programs
• Promote active participation in WPUMC Preschool continuing education and training
• Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences and lectures

PROGRAM / CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Conduct classroom ratio checks
• Implement monthly themes
• Incorporate WPUMC Preschool curriculum resources
• Plan and implement a year-round calendar
• Schedule shared classroom and outdoor space and equipment
• Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
• Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
• Review lesson plan books weekly
• Review posted lesson plans monthly
• Review Daily Activity Reports periodically
• Review children’s portfolios regularly
• Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
• Plan and implement visitors/activities
• Develop and implement a transition system
• Implement a playground safety program
• Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year

SALES AND MARKETING

• Welcome all visitors to the School
• Answer the telephone
• Conduct tours according to the WPUMC Preschool tour guidelines
• Follow through with all prospective customers
• Enroll new families
• Develop and maintain customer relations
• Implement an orientation program for new families
• Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary
• Develop and maintain community relations