Preschool/Daycare Director

Rohoboth Preschool & Daycare

San Leandro, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Best Practices, Budget Management, Child Development, Childcare, Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, Emergency Planning, Establish Priorities, Financial Management, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Operations, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Regulations, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Trend Analysis

LOCATION

San Leandro, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

Employee discounts
Paid time off
Parental leave

As the Preschool Director, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations and long-term development of our preschool program. You will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, ensuring high-quality early childhood education, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children, fostering positive relationships with parents and staff, and adhering to regulatory standards and guidelines.

**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **Leadership and Management:**
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the preschool staff.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and curriculum in line with educational standards and best practices.
- Oversee budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation.
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise teaching and administrative staff.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and professional development sessions to foster growth and collaboration.

2. **Educational Excellence:**
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational programs.
- Monitor and assess curriculum effectiveness and make adjustments as needed.
- Support teachers in creating engaging learning environments and activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Implement assessment and evaluation processes to track children's progress and ensure school readiness.

3. **Parent and Community Engagement:**
- Cultivate strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication and collaboration.
- Organize and participate in parent orientations, meetings, and events.
- Address parent concerns and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Collaborate with community organizations, agencies, and stakeholders to enhance preschool services and resources.

4. **Compliance and Safety:**
- Ensure compliance with all relevant licensing, accreditation, health, and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and materials to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
- Develop emergency preparedness plans and procedures, and conduct drills as required.
- Stay informed about current trends, research, and best practices in early childhood education and implement necessary changes.

**Qualifications:**

-Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a leadership or managerial role in a preschool or early childhood education setting.
- Knowledge of early childhood education principles, theories, and best practices.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards governing preschool programs.

About the Company

Rohoboth Preschool & Daycare

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