PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY: The Preschool Director fulfills a thorough job. The Preschool Directorworks as a management professional to develop and implement the preschool programs. ThePreschool Director's responsibility includes the operation and instructional leadership of the FBGNC preschool facility. The Preschool Director will train and supervise staff, set instructional objectives, and build a rapport with parents.
SUPERVISES:Lead and Assistant Teachers, Assistant. Director, Supervisors, and Enrollment Specialist
OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Develop and maintain a safe and supportive environment that supports the needs and interests of each child and fosters positive and supportive relationships between youth and staff
Develop and maintain required reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission as required by state policies and procedures
Develops and maintains positive relationships and regular communication with parent-clients; facilitates or directly provides mediation and resolution to parent-program conflicts that arise
Create and deliver various youth programs that engagethe youth of all ages in developmentally appropriate projects ranging from social, recreational, educational, and enrichment activities.
Design and implement professional development and ongoing staff development to enhance individual staff
Develop curriculum utilizing Hi-Scope and Dual Language curriculum
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote FBGNC activities and programming to attract new residents, volunteers, and collaborating partners
Attain, maintain and ensure compliance with all center programs, including FSSA, OnMyWay, CCDF, and CACFP
Maintain ongoing documentation of daily activities, work with youth, families, and staff
Maintain accurate records, including attendance, finances, incidents reports, etc.
Participate in ongoing program evaluations, both internal and externaleffectiveness of all services through community surveys, observation, and evaluation
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Works closely with the Executive Director to ensure the efficient administrative operation of the center
Ensure FBGNC has adequate partnerships, including family and academic programming
Ensure effective integration of support services, including assessment programs, family services, education, and treatment
Assist with the creation of Preschool curriculum and contracts for partners and community leaders that will work to support the Preschool center
The Preschool Director is an active, contributing member of the organization's Management Team, providing executive director input on policy and other matters affecting the organization.
Preschool Director communicates critical messages on the Management Team's decisions to center staff on an ongoing basis.
HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTIONS
Actively participate in staff development planning, goal setting, reviews, and other human resource activities through a staff meeting
Ensures appropriate professional development opportunities are made available to center staff, within center and organizations budget parameters, and following identified training needs of staff at the center
Conducts ongoing informal and annual formal performance evaluations of center staff
PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES
Market the FBGNC Preschool and FBGNC programs by traveling throughout Pike and Washington Townships
Make presentations to affiliates, organizations, and others with interest in the FBGNC Preschool
Represents the agency by participation on committees in the child care community
DEVELOPING AND MANAGING FINANCIAL RESOURCES FUNCTIONS