Preschool Director

Summary

Spring Hollow Early Learning Center is searching for a full-time Director beginning in the Summer of 2024. This is a 12-month salaried position.

The candidate’s philosophy of early childhood must align with the Reggio-Emilia approach of Spring Hollow Early Learning Center, supporting child-led emergent curriculum, social-emotional learning, artistic expression, and extensive outdoor play, as well as encouraging a community of joy and collaboration.

Our small non-profit school requires a director who is passionate, hard working, committed, creative, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The director will work closely alongside the two classroom teachers, an assistant teacher, the Board of Directors, as well as the 40 families.

Duties

Expectations

• Fosters a loving, nurturing, “Nothing without Joy” environment
• Treats children with dignity and respect
• Maintains a professional attitude and dedication to the school at all times
• Works with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere
• Participates in training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth, maintaining current knowledge of early childhood practice
• Balances time daily between administrative and classroom duties

Operational Responsibilities
·Oversees school year and summer camp programs and enrollment
·Maintains all staff and children’s files
·Maintains licensing standards as required by the Department of Human Services
·Is responsible for basic accounting, as well as communicating with Treasurer regarding finances

• Attends regularly scheduled School Board meetings, provides program reports and agenda

·Coordinates needed environmental upkeep; includes scheduling repairs and routine services, educational equipment, and safety issues
·Orders and purchases supplies, in collaboration with the teachers

Teacher Support
·Works with all staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere
·Facilitates weekly staff meetings
·Provides opportunities for teacher trainings, conferences, workshops and work days
·Collaborates with the teachers in the assessment of each child’s growth and development
·Collaborates with the teachers in the reflection, structure and achievement of Spring Hollow’s goals in the classroom
·Serves as a classroom teacher at least 30% of the time (includes arrival, dismissal, lunch, third teacher or substitute as needed)

Collaboration with Families
·Coordinates the planning of and attends scheduled events listed on the school calendar
·Participates in Parent/Teacher Conferences, any scheduled meetings, and regular email communication
·Participates in daily arrival and dismissal procedures; greets parents and children with joy

• Assists in promoting parents’ understanding of their child’s growth and development

Promotes the Program
·Schedules and hosts school tours
·Works with the Board to plan and implement marketing and fundraising as needed
·Communicates with Alumni families to maintain connections
·Is responsible for summer and school year registration

Requirements

• Is professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education or development; meeting the licensing requirements of the Department of Human Services
• Has at least a bachelor’s degree in the field of early childhood education, child development, or a related field
• Has experience in educational administration
• Has a minimum of 3 years experience in the field of early childhood
• Is a sensitive, mature individual who relates well to children and adults
• Has basic computer skills and can manage accounting responsibilities
• Has completed training courses as required by DHS or will do so within the required time frame

Benefits

Paid time off.