Preschool Director

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION S UMMARY : The Preschool Director fulfills a thorough job. The Preschool Director works as a management professional to develop and implement the presc hoo l programs . The Preschool Director 's responsibility includes the operation and instructional leadership of the FBGNC preschool facility.

T he Preschool Director will train and supervise staff, set instructional objectives , and build a rapport with parents. SUPERVISES : Lead and Assistant Teachers , Assistant . Director, Supervisors, and Enrollment Specialist OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION : Develop and maintain a safe and supportive environment that supports the needs and interests of each child and fosters positive and supportive relationships between youth and staff Develop and maintain required reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission as required by state policies and procedures Develops and maintains positive relationships and regular communication with parent-clients; facilitates or directly provides mediation and resolution to parent-program conflicts that arise Create and deliver various youth programs that engage the youth of all ages in developmentally appropriate projects ranging from social, recreational, educational , and enrichment activities.

Design and implement professional development and ongoing staff development to enhance individual staff Develop curric ulum utilizing Hi-Scope and Dual Language curriculum SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES : Promote FBGNC activities and programming to attract new residents, volunteers , and collaborating partners Attain, maintain and ensure compliance with all center programs , including FSSA, On My.

Way , CCDF , and CACFP Maintain ongoing documentation of daily activities, work with youth, families , and staff Maintain accurate records , including attendance, finances, incidents reports, etc. Participate in ongoing program evaluations, both internal and external effectiveness of all services through comm unity surveys, observation, and evaluation ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT Works closely with the Executive Director to ensure the efficient administrative operation of the center Ensure FBGNC has adequate pa rtnerships , including family and academic programming Ensure effective integration of support services , including assessment programs, family services, education , and treatment Assist with the creation of Preschool curriculum and contracts for partners and community leaders that will work to support the Preschool center The Preschool Director i s an active, contributing member of the organization ' s Management Team, providing executive director input on policy and other matters affecting the organization .

Preschool Director c ommunicates critical messages on the Management Team's decisions to center staff on an ongoing basis. HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTIONS Actively participate in staff development planning, goal setting, reviews , and other human resource activities through a staff meeting Ensures appropriate professional development opportunities are made available to center staff, within center and organizations budget parameters , and following identified training needs of staff at the center Conducts ongoing informal and annual formal pe rformance evaluations of center staff PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES Market the FBGNC Preschool and FBGNC pr ograms by traveling throughout Pike and Washington Township s Make presentations to affiliates, organizations , and others with interest in the FBGNC Preschool Represents the agency by participation on committees in the child care community DEVELOPING AND MANAGING FINANCIAL RESOURCES FUNCTIONS