Job Title: Preschool Director

Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Preschool Director to join our team. As the Preschool Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our preschool, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. This is a leadership role that requires strong management skills, strategic planning abilities, and a passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of the preschool's operations, including curriculum development, staff supervision, and facility management
- Provide leadership and guidance to teachers and support staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with licensing regulations and industry best practices
- Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for children
- Collaborate with parents to address their concerns, provide updates on their child's progress, and promote parental involvement in the preschool community
- Conduct regular staff evaluations and professional development opportunities to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Must be over the age of 21 years.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in early Childcare Education.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have taken 48 hours of a 12-semester course in a childcare related.
• Proven experience in education administration or related leadership role. Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively manage a team and build positive relationships with staff, parents, and community members
• Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and program development.
• Must be Proficient in Word, excel and PowerPoint etc.
• **** Must be Bilingual Fluently- Spanish preferred. ****

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: All positions at our organization are paid positions. We do not offer unpaid internships.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• MAT (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22312: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person