Early Childhood - Center Director

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Job description:

Nature-Based, Play-Centered School

Sol Playschool is a newly established, nature-based preschool creating something truly unique: a play-centered, bilingual immersion environment rooted in exploration, creativity, and community. Our approach is inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf philosophies, while remaining intentionally original and responsive to the children and families we serve.

We are seeking a Preschool Teacher Director who is excited to help build a school from the ground up and shape a learning culture that honors childhood. Children at Sol Playschool learn through play, meaningful relationships, and daily interaction with nature, with gardens and natural play spaces at the heart of our program. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are preferred to support our immersion model and commitment to diversity.

If this opportunity resonates with you, we warmly encourage you to apply. We would be delighted to welcome you to Sol Playschool, show you our space, and explore the many possibilities our program offers for you as an educator and for the children and families in our community.

• The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long-range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Approve menus and food purchases.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Manage budget planning and review.
• Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
• Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.

Bilingual ( English - Spanish)