Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Assistant Director should possess excellent communication skills and be able to represent the preschool in a positive, professional manner while maintaining confidentiality of information pertaining to teachers, staff, families, and children. The role requires experience with office maintenance, financial accounting, and general business operation in order to effectively manage administrative duties. This person should have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google platforms and must be willing to learn Brightwheel. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of the Preschool and works in partnership with the FPP Board, which oversees the annual review process.

The Assistant Director of First Presbyterian Preschool (FPP) has the following primary responsibilities:

• Serving as a liaison between FPP administration and staff
• Collaborating with the FPP Director in day to day preschool operations
• Overseeing curriculum development and implementation
• Providing administrative support to the school and the Director
• Managing school enrichment offerings
• Leading FPP Summer Camp as the Camp Manager

The Assistant Director must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 12 college semester credits or 18 college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. Two years of experience in a preschool setting or related early childhood setting is required. The Assistant Director must desire to work in a Christian environment.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills: Establishes good working relationships with all others who are relevant to the completion of work; works well with people at all levels of the school community; builds appropriate rapport; considers the impact of his/her actions on others; uses diplomacy and tact; is approachable; avoids communication triangles.
• Written Communication: Is able to write clearly and succinctly; employs correct grammar, punctuation and patterns of speech; clearly delivers messages in a tone appropriate to the context.
• Attention to Detail: Consistently attends to the many small pieces which must be assembled into an organized whole; follows up on missing or out of balance items; resolves unanswered questions needed to address a problem; keeps the larger picture in mind while tending to the smallest of details.
• Integrity and Trust: Is seen as trustworthy by others; practices direct, honest, and transparent communication; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; doesn’t operate with hidden agendas; responds to situations with constancy and reliability.
• Team Orientation: Demonstrates interest, skill and success in team environments; promotes group goals ahead of personal agendas; steps up to offer self as a resource to other members of the team; understands and supports the importance of teamwork; shares credit for success with others, takes responsibility for his or her part in team failures.
• Technical Expertise: Acquires and demonstrates the technical skills required to proficiently execute the essential functions of the job; understands which skills are lacking and seeks to develop those skills; continually works toward the mastery of technical proficiency.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Salaried position (annual)
• 4 weeks paid time off
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package administered by the church and the PC(USA) Board of Pensions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, an HSA or FSA account, and a 12% contribution to a 403(b) retirement account.

First Presbyterian Preschool is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year. Positions available include lead teacher and assistant teacher, two to five days a week. The ideal candidate must possess a passion for teaching young children in a play-based preschool setting. FPP is accredited through the Associate for Early Learning Leaders and upholds their standards while using the Creative Curriculum as guidance for lessons. Potential schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm during the school year, with the possibility for additional hours from 8:00am - 2:00pm.