Preschool Director

Newton Public Schools

Job Location:

Newton, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:	Newton South High School Preschool
Job Title:	Preschool Director	FLSA Status: (Exempt/Non-exempt)	Exempt;Unit B
Reports to:	Newton South Principal
GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):
A Preschool Director manages all aspects of an early childhood facility including daily operations staff supervision curriculum development and licensing compliance. They ensure a safe nurturing environment while managing budgets enrollment and parent communications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree 5 years experience Current state Child Care Administrator License Administrator Credential or Principal License
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):
Plan budget for NSHS Preschool Program collect and deposit monthly tuition payments and issue tuition receipts. Submit deposits to Accounting Office Ed. Center. Enrollment for Preschool both current and for upcoming school year (return phone calls conduct tours and interviews) Communication and collaboration with the 45 families in the Newton South Preschool Program regarding Open Houses enrollment early childhood developmental concerns and parent events (i.e. Story Starters Pizza and Parenting and parent information sessions) Interview and recommend staff for hire: Preschool Staff: (4 Unit C 2 Unit A) Contributing evaluator of preschool staff: complete observations of Newton South Preschool Staff and interface with Family and Consumer Sciences Dept. Head. Create POs pay bills. Purchase food as needed. Order instructional supplies and materials for the Newton South Preschool Program in conjunction with lead teachers. Coordinate music education and field trip plans/buses for the preschool children in conjunction with lead teachers. Establish individual files health records and developmental forms for the preschool children. Establish preschool health files for NSHS nurse. Plan and carry out staff meetings and professional development for preschool teaching staff: two professional development workshops a year and monthly staff meetings. Plan monthly professional staff meetings Guide and support staff in meeting the DESE guidelines and standards for quality Early Childhood Education Programs as outlined by the MA DESE. Create a budget that pays for all staff positions as well as all Health Benefits. This Position follows the UNIT B Collective Bargaining Agreement
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work Environment: The majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job the coach is frequently required to walk stand sit talk and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend stoop crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.

Date Updated: 05/05/2026

Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed sex color national origin religion age sexual orientation disability or any other class as protected by law. The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.

Required Experience:

Director

JOB DESCRIPTION Department:Newton South High School PreschoolJob Title:Preschool DirectorFLSA Status:(Exempt/Non-exempt)Exempt;Unit BReports to:Newton South PrincipalGENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):A Preschool Director manages all aspects of an early childhoo...

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:	Newton South High School Preschool
Job Title:	Preschool Director	FLSA Status: (Exempt/Non-exempt)	Exempt;Unit B
Reports to:	Newton South Principal
GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):
A Preschool Director manages all aspects of an early childhood facility including daily operations staff supervision curriculum development and licensing compliance. They ensure a safe nurturing environment while managing budgets enrollment and parent communications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree 5 years experience Current state Child Care Administrator License Administrator Credential or Principal License
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):
Plan budget for NSHS Preschool Program collect and deposit monthly tuition payments and issue tuition receipts. Submit deposits to Accounting Office Ed. Center. Enrollment for Preschool both current and for upcoming school year (return phone calls conduct tours and interviews) Communication and collaboration with the 45 families in the Newton South Preschool Program regarding Open Houses enrollment early childhood developmental concerns and parent events (i.e. Story Starters Pizza and Parenting and parent information sessions) Interview and recommend staff for hire: Preschool Staff: (4 Unit C 2 Unit A) Contributing evaluator of preschool staff: complete observations of Newton South Preschool Staff and interface with Family and Consumer Sciences Dept. Head. Create POs pay bills. Purchase food as needed. Order instructional supplies and materials for the Newton South Preschool Program in conjunction with lead teachers. Coordinate music education and field trip plans/buses for the preschool children in conjunction with lead teachers. Establish individual files health records and developmental forms for the preschool children. Establish preschool health files for NSHS nurse. Plan and carry out staff meetings and professional development for preschool teaching staff: two professional development workshops a year and monthly staff meetings. Plan monthly professional staff meetings Guide and support staff in meeting the DESE guidelines and standards for quality Early Childhood Education Programs as outlined by the MA DESE. Create a budget that pays for all staff positions as well as all Health Benefits. This Position follows the UNIT B Collective Bargaining Agreement
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work Environment: The majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job the coach is frequently required to walk stand sit talk and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend stoop crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.