PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: The Preschool Director fulfills a thorough job. The Preschool Director works as a management professional to develop and implement the preschool programs. The Preschool 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 engage the 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, On MyWay, 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 external effectiveness 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

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