Preschool Director

Summary

The Preschool Director provides support, resources, supervision and leadership for St. Paul Preschool families, teachers and staff. The preschool Director ensures the health, safety and educational practices are in compliance with the rules set forth by the Tennessee State Department of Human Services. The Preschool Director must be willing to work in a Christian environment, collaborate with Assistant Director, attend St. Paul Church Council meetings, report to the Senior Pastor and the Staff Parish Relations Committee.

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
• Additional flexible hours as needed for planning, appointments, and meetings not to exceed an average of 30 hours weekly
• Additional flexible hours in the summer for planning, administration duties and preschool tours
• Follows the Lakeland Community School Calendar

Duties

• Ensures the smooth functioning of the preschool environment

• Oversees program development and classroom instructional monitoring

• Provides supervision, leadership, and support to all preschool teachers and staff as well as fostering a collaborative work environment

• Facilitates recruitment, hiring, training of new staff, leads yearly Inservice meetings, conducts performance evaluations, submits payroll

• Maintain high quality preschool environment within the community by promoting the preschool through tours, Meet & Greet, holiday events, and marketing/fundraising events

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with preschool families with open communication and resolutions when needs arise

• Follows and ensures all Rules & Regulations set forth by TN DHS Child Care Centers are followed to maintain license

• Establishes annual budget and operate within the budget approved by the St. Paul UMC Finance Committee

• Facilitates collection of tuition, registration, and fees

Requirements

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college & 1 year full-time experience with children in a group setting, OR

• TN Early Childhood Administrator Credential (or 36 hours of coursework in business management, child/youth development, early childhood education) and 2 years of full-time experience with children in a group setting, OR

• High School Diploma, TN Early Childhood Training Alliance Certificate for 30 hours of Administrator Orientation training, and 4 years of full-time experience with children in a group setting

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills

• High degree of initiative

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work well with others

• Maintains confidentiality and licensure compliance

• Budget, financial and technology experience

• Pass background check