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.

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

• 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

Paid time off.