Job Summary:

The Nursery School Director will plan, direct, and coordinate all phases of the schools operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily workflow, scheduling, and operations of the school.
• Hires and trains preschool staff.
• Evaluates teacher and teaching assistant performance and provides additional training and guidance.
• Manages, directs, and evaluates clerical, lunch, and janitorial staff.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees and in accordance with policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Structures a developmentally appropriate educational experience in compliance with the guidelines and standards set by the local board of education, and the state department of education.
• Oversees and assists teachers and teaching assistants with implementation of the program.
• Oversees the administration of the school.
• Oversees all ancillary child care services.
• Monitors classroom instruction; provides constructive feedback and training.
• Communicates regularly with teaching staff concerning identified behavioral or learning difficulties in children; suggests ways to improve the situation.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Encourages parental involvement in and support of school programs.
• Maintains a visible presence throughout the facility.
• Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork and reports on students, school operations, incident reports, and other documentation.
• Provides or leads workshop and training sessions that are beneficial for teachers and teaching assistants.
• Purchases and negotiates contracts to purchase instructional materials and teaching aids, including developmentally-appropriate books, toys, and games.
• Creates, plans, develops, and implements the annual budget.
• Maintains current knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally-appropriate educational practices.
• Thorough understanding of educational licensing requirements, and other local and state guidelines and requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Ability to create a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for children.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Education and teacher certification required; Masters degree preferred.
• At least two years of teaching experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.