Preschool Program Manager

Description

Job Title: Preschool Program Manager                                                    Department: Childcare

Reports to: Childcare Center Director                                                      Effective Date: August 2025

Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday                                         Remote Position: No

Job Summary:

As the Preschool Program Manager, you will assist the Center Director in managing center operations in a professional and confidential manner and in a way which incorporates the developmental and culturally sensitive philosophy of the Center and create an inclusive learning environment to ensure the very highest quality of care for children and families. Meet compliance with Department of Early Education and Care requirements, NAEYC, and health and safety regulations, as well as to ensure cost effective operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Conducts orientations for new staff to create a welcoming and equitable environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Supervise staff: encourage positive staff/child interaction and effective communication among staff; complete 90-day evaluations for new employees and annual performance evaluations; provide staff development opportunities.  Develop and complete Individual Professional Development Plans for every staff member by being present and proactive.
• Provide back-up support to the Director including managing operations, supervising staff, working with parents, problem solving, decision making, etc, as needed.
• Meet weekly with Lead Preschool Teacher to ensure effective communication amongst educators, children, and families.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with the Lead Teachers to ensure that a safe environment is created, and creative curriculum is developed, implemented and maintained in an environment where children can learn and grow at their own pace, interact comfortably with adults, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate activities throughout the center. 
• Reviews the educators’ curriculum to ensure that they are developing and implementing a comprehensive child-centered curriculum that aligns with best practices in Early Childhood Development and that emphasizes empathy and understanding in fostering inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Establish clear program goals and objectives with educators, monitor progress and make necessary adjustments.
• Oversee daily operations, including classroom schedules, staff assignments and parent communication.
• Develop good relationships with parents and maintain open and consistent communication while being mindful of communication styles, providing accommodation, and ensuring equal opportunities; an open-door policy which encourages parent visits, family activities and regular parent meetings.
• Work with families in need of intervention and work with Center Director, making referrals to outside agencies as needed while supporting students with diverse learning needs, creating inclusive classrooms and promoting respectful interactions.
• Actively involves parents in their child’s learning process and promotes family engagement initiatives by actively listening to others, being inclusive in group activities, and celebrating diversity.
• Assists in developing the agenda and facilitating mandatory monthly center meetings.
• Assist in maintaining staff records as per all licensing, NAEYC and YWCA requirements.
• Maintain all records required for DEEC, licensing and NAEYC Accreditation and in preparing for licensing accreditation renewal.
• Provide tours and intakes for families, being mindful of diverse needs, use inclusive language, and ensure accessibility for everyone while also engaging parents and providing thorough information about the program.
• Provide classroom coverage as needed, stepping in to support or lead activities in various age groups to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and ensure consistent, quality care.
• Maintain EEC Professional Qualifications (PQ) Registry
• Maintain student/teacher ratios at all times.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• DEEC Director 1 qualified required
• BA Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum of 1-year administrative experience
• 2 years teaching experience in center setting

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

Salary : $55,000 - $62,000