Preschool Director

We are a preschool that inspired by Montessori that balances free play and teacher-directed learning. Our core value is to learn through play. We promote children’s imagination and ignite their curious minds to explore the world by varieties of activities and curricula. Our mission is to provide a happy and nutritious environment for the emotional, social, physical and academic development of young children.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with administrators to ensure preschool operate smoothly;
• The director is able to consistently and successfully perform all essential functions of the position;
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, children, and families;
• Implement and maintain the Preschool program philosophy, goals, and objectives;
• Implement early-age curriculum in accordance with directive guidelines
• Maintain children / teacher ratios at all times
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment in accordance with licensing standards
• Schedule work hours for teachers and co-teachers
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• 12 core semester units’ early Childhood Development and 3 semester units in Administration or Staff Relations
• Five years teaching experience in a supervised group Child Care Center
• Complete 15 hours of health and safety training, including CPR and First Aid certification
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• Valid license to practice profession

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person