What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Director position at Lester Memorial Methodist Church?
Preschool Director Position
Responsible for the following:
- Coordinate and oversee all preschool activities
- Planning and implementing curriculum
- Calendar planning
- Communication with teachers and parents (including send-home notes, Brightwheel notifications and messages, and Facebook posts)
Administrative Responsibilities
- Files on employees
- Files on students
- Field trips
- Graduation Ceremony / Program
- Door codes for employees
- Monthly Newsletter
- Discipline
- Substituting for teachers when necessary
- Coordinate chapel speakers and implement weekly memory verses.
- Budget
- Hiring of teachers and subs to be done with daycare director(s).
- Conduct weekly planning meetings with teachers
- Schedules
- Registration and back to school night
- Willingness to help in other classrooms/daycare as needed
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Degree in Early Childhood education preferred. Knowledge in Child Development and Preschool Curriculum Management.
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and supervisory abilities to manage staff and operations effectively.
- Child Development Knowledge: An understanding of early childhood education theories, practices, and developmental milestones.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with children, parents, staff, and community .
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including curriculum planning, budgeting, and compliance.
Work Location: In person