What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Director position at Woolley Institute for Spoken-Language Education?
Overview
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
The Woolley Institute for Spoken-Language Education (WISE) is a 501 (c) (3) public, not for profit organization dedicated to educating, supporting, and empowering children who are deaf or hard of hearing, children who have speech & language delays, and children who have typical hearing & speech and their families so that wise ears become wise minds. Integrated in educational programs which include typical hearing & speaking peers and peers with speech & language delays, our comprehensive therapy provides opportunities for children who are deaf and hard of hearing to learn to listen, speak, read, and integrate fully into the hearing society.
We are hiring an enthusiastic, experienced, and visionary Preschool Director to lead our early childhood education program. The Preschool Director will oversee the daily operations of the preschool, manage staff, ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment, and foster positive relationships with children, parents, and the community. The ideal candidate has a deep passion for early childhood development, strong administrative skills, and a proven track record of educational leadership.
Responsibilities
1. Ensures smooth day-to-day management of the preschool
2. Supervises preschool staff, volunteers, and interns. Recruits and retains highly qualified personnel and administers an effective human resources system that includes position descriptions, performance standards, performance appraisals, and a fair compensation system.
3. Works in partnership with the administrative team in developing the organization’s strategic plan, including mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives.
4. Advances the mission and strategic plan by developing and managing preschool programs and services.
5. Ensures an elevated level of program quality, including regular tracking, evaluation, and reporting on measures of success.
6. Supports the preschool in its fundraising efforts.
7. Assists with the development of the annual preschool budget, in cooperation with the Executive Director, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
8. Informs and advises the Executive Director and the board regarding preschool matters and activities
9. Maintains the necessary financial, human resources, and other management and administrative policies and procedures for the organization and brings relevant policies to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
10. Lives out the values and organizational culture, ensuring that the environment is one that promotes flourish and development of all staff.
11. Ensures the legal integrity of the preschool, monitoring compliance of the organization with all applicable laws and regulations including training of staff per Department of Human resources regulations.
12. Performs all other duties as otherwise specified by the Executive Director and/or his/her designee, and/or the board. This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position and is subject to change with or without notice.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
- 5 years experience in preschool management showing progressively more responsibility
- Experience and strong skills in areas of leadership, management, and supervision
- Experience and strong skills in fiscal management
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong professional reputation and record of integrity, sound judgment, and respect for established ethical standards
- Must possess vision and creativity
- Ability to work and adapt to adversity
- Ability to engage and foster relationships with the community, public agencies, and the Board of Directors
- Clear background check
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person