Preschool Director

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter resume statement of faith references and completed employment application (available at under the About tab) to Dr. Lindsey Judd at

Position Overview

Davidson Academy is seeking a Christ-following motivated organized detail-oriented Preschool Director with a passion for providing a safe clean and well-maintained environment conducive to learning for Davidson Academy Preschools students. The Preschool Director will operate the preschool in accordance with its mission vision policies and procedures and state licensing standards. Responsible for supervising and coordinating quality care for preschool children in a safe and nurturing environment. The Director will be responsible to plan and conduct an effective child development program to meet the physical social emotional and intellectual needs of each child to maintain high standards of customer service by establishing positive relationships with families; to effectively manage staff finances admissions and operations of the preschool program; and to advocate for the importance of early childhood education in the community.

Davidson Academy is an Infant-12th grade Christian private school located in Nashville TN. Serving a diverse student population from Davidson County Sumner County Robertson County and the surrounding counties we believe in the Biblical-based instruction of preparing our students for college life and eternity. All Davidson Academy personnel must adhere to our statements of faith.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of state preschool and childcare licensing regulations.
• Knowledge of and adherence to employment laws and compliance of all early education standards for Tennessee.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage expenditures billing tuition and payroll tasks.
• Implement management responsibilities to ensure maximum enrollment and cost control.
• Build lead and inspire staff.
• Handle registration enrollment and tours.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.
• Ensure prompt hygienic childcare routines.
• Ensure safety through supervision space arrangement equipment maintenance and emergency drills.
• Create a culture of support for staff families and children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Select hire train and evaluate staff.
• Attend all preschool events and maintain grounds.
• Supervise and support teachers.
• Plan curriculum and events with teachers.
• Provide and attend training on best practices.
• Follow food regulations.
• Communicate with parents regularly.
• Update Parent Handbook and forms.
• Use desktop and mobile devices competently.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Additional Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Ethical high morals and confidentiality.
• Independent and team-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Clear criminal background check required.
• Physical Ability: Light physical effort; some lifting (1020 lbs).
• Sensory Requirements: Visual and oral communication.
• Environmental Factors: No adverse conditions.

All Davidson Academy employees must adhere to the following:

Statements of Faith

• We believe God has revealed Himself His purposes and His ways in the Bible which is therefore absolute in its truth and authority over daily living. (II Timothy 3:15-17; II Peter 1:20-21)
• We believe God is one absolute in power and authority over all people. He has revealed Himself as Heavenly Father and is the first person of the Trinity. (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:19 John 10:30)
• We believe Jesus Christ is the second person of the Trinity the physical embodiment of God; He is fully God and fully man a mystery that calls us to worship. (John 1:14 John 3:16 Luke 3:22 Galatians 4:4 Hebrews 4:15)
• We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He is the invisible and contemporary presence of God. (Genesis 1:2; Matthew 28:19 John 14:26)
• We believe all humankind are separated from God by sin and are in need of a Savior. (Romans 3:23 Romans 5:12 Ephesians 2:12 Hebrews 7:25)
• We believe salvation comes only through belief (faith) in Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture His virgin birth His sinless life His sacrificial death upon the cross and His resurrection from the dead. (John 3:16 Ephesians 2:8-9 Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:23)
• We believe Christians should live their lives in community as members of a body of believers and in subjection to the will of God holding one another accountable for their decisions and choices and offering encouragement and prayer support in all things. (Matthew 18:20 Hebrews 10: 24-25)
• We agree that the unique roles of male and female are clearly defined in Scripture and were called uphold these Biblical commands (Romans 1:24-32; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8; 1 Timothy 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:19-22; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 2:15-17: 1 John 3: 1-3; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10)

Organizational Philosophy

Davidson Academy is a place where...

• All persons are given a variety of opportunities to discover and develop their individual intellectual physical social spiritual gifts and abilities to the fullest.
• All persons can become responsible self-reliant self-motivated life-long learners.
• All persons are treated with courtesy fairness dignity and respect.
• Students parents teachers and staff cooperate as a team. Active communications among all the schools constituents allow everyone to know what is taking place within the organization.
• Everyone understands the results expected from his or her work how his or her work relates to the work of others and why it is important to the fulfillment of the schools mission.