Position: AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Scope

The Junior Academy Preschool Director will be a dynamic individual with previous preschool management experience. It requires a minimum of four years experience and holding educational credentials or Director’s credentials appropriate to operation of a preschool specializing in ages 2-5.  Responsibilities include curriculum development, meeting licensing requirements, managing staff, enrolling students, budgeting, maintaining food, and program development. 

Qualifications

The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect: 

• A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit
• A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school
• Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith

The ideal candidate shall possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education preferred
• 15 completed hours of health and safety training including pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certifications
• Four years qualified teaching experience in a preschool classroom environment
• Proven leadership skills: ability to supervise dynamic and diverse staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills & ability to deal with conflict
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
• Knowledge of budget, finance and licensing requirements

Responsibilities

Operations 

• Supervise day-to-day operations of  preschool: supervise all children’s programs and ensure overall health/safety of the program
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the School Age Care program for the elementary students
• Work with Elementary Principal to assure policies and procedures are in compliance with Christian Academy School System
• Actively promote the school, its philosophy and its mission
• Attend school functions, Open Houses, and pertinent meetings
• Oversee Junior Academy enrollment process 
• Set up class sections based on schedule and student/adult ratios
• Conduct tours of facility to potential families
• Coordinate chapels

Curriculum

• Responsible for ongoing development, evaluation and oversight of the Christ-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Assist staff in the supervision and guidance of preschool children and deal with discipline challenges
• Communicate and clarify school policies and philosophy to parents, teachers and other staff; orient and mentor new parents; orient and mentor new teachers
• Conduct parent conferences in coordination with teachers
• Advise and guide parents in the area of Kindergarten readiness
• Write letters of recommendation in coordination with teachers
• Review potential child development issues; assist teachers in the identification of developmental issues in children, advise and counsel parents regarding these issues, and refer parents to appropriate resources

Staff Management

• Manage and schedule teaching staff and assistants work schedules, including summer and vacation breaks
• Mentor and guide Junior Academy Teachers and assistants
• Facilitate First Aide/CPR training through the school nurse
• Conduct performance evaluations
• Facilitate professional development workshops and seminars for the staff
• Manage staff following school procedures, including employment, discipline, etc.
• Coordinate Teacher/staff scheduling and classroom coverage
• Coordinate staff recruitment and orientation with Elementary Principal and Human Resources Department
• Keep apprised of current education requirements for all staff and ensure compliance

Outcomes

• On-going enhancement and growth of the Junior Academy program, including curriculum development
• Effective leadership, guidance and communication to the faculty and staff
• Excellent academic, social, and emotional development for these young students as evidenced by readiness for kindergarten through informal assessments and observations                          

Reporting Relationship:

The Junior Academy Preschool Director will be responsible to the Elementary Principal.

A complete job description will be provided prior to interview.