Basic Duties and Responsibilities: Plan organize direct manage and supervise programs for preschoolage children and facilitate positive relations among preschool staff parents and the community. This position requires strong supervisory leadership and communication skills along with a warm and nurturing disposition. Must be able to work positively within a parentparticipation school environment and promote an atmosphere of community and cooperation among all interested Development: Maintain develop or modify curriculum to meet the needs of children enrolled in the Beacon of Light Preschool and remain current with developments in the field. Develop long term plans to facilitate the growth of the preschool. Define and adapt policies of admission attendance tuition and educational goals and establish all other necessary policies procedures or rules pertaining to the operation of the Supervision/Employee Relations: Have knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum interactions andenvironments. Oversee and assist the preschool staff in administering planning and evaluating activities and lesson plans that promote developmentallyappropriate learning. Train and supervise the preschool staff by holding regular meetings mediating minor disagreements and assisting in the classroom when necessary. Plan organize coordinate and promote professional development training and staff meetings. Regularly monitor staff performance and provide coaching or mentoring for performance improvement and development. Provide daytoday leadership and work with staff to ensure high performance and to promote a positive employee relations environment. Conduct preschool staff performance evaluations. Arrange for substitute help for the preschool staff (and serve as a substitute as needed). Coordinate recruitment and hiring to fill preschool staff vacancies and make hiring : Primary responsibility for handling daytoday administration of the preschool including determination of all schedules assignment of preschool staff responsibilities and utilization of office/classroom space and resources. Ensure compliance with licensing requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) and all other applicable county state and federal laws rules and regulations. Serve as the primary point of contact with all governmental and regulatory bodies in connection with the preschool. Plan and implement health and safety programs including emergency procedures and facility and equipment safety. Manage all aspects of student admissions. Keep and maintain full and complete records pertaining to the administration and operation of the preschool.
Required Experience:
Director
Preschool Director
