EduServe
Preschool Director - Prodigy at Wellen Park
EduServe, Venice, Florida, United States, 34292
JOB PURPOSEThe Preschool Director will serve as the leader of the school and central point of contact for all stakeholders including children, families, staff, community partners, vendors, central agencies, and the service center. The Preschool Director will provide leadership in the day-to-day operations of the program ensuring compliance with local, state, federal and corporate standards. The Preschool Director will continually develop and support teaching staff and ensure a high-quality early learning program for each child.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe ideal candidate will have experience with opening new preschools and/or prior ownership of a preschool. The Preschool Director will partner with the leadership and other members of the corporate team to ensure adherence to all opening procedures, project timelines, enrollment goals, etc.
Administrative
Oversee all school operations
Recruit and train new staff
Ensure accurate record keeping
Maintain up-to-date enrollment information
Ensure classroom and school coverage as needed
Develop staffing schedules
Maintain appropriate teacher-child ratios at all times
Maintain accurate records - child, staff, facility
Provide resources for parents
Conduct performance reviews for staff
Conduct safety drills - fire, hurricane, etc...
Program
Ensure curriculum is being implemented appropriately for each age group and child
Develop a school calendar and activity schedule
Review lesson plans, newsletters, classroom documentation
Review daily parent/teacher communication
Develop and maintain open communication with enrolled families
Review child and classroom portfolios
Develop and maintain appropriate staffing schedule
Develop healthy meal plan for snacks and special activities
Develop activities such as camps, in-house field trips
Facilitate curriculum meetings
Familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori, and others.
Professional Development and Program Support
Facilitate and support professional development opportunities for staff
Conduct classroom observations and provide ongoing feedback
Stay abreast of research and development in the early childhood development and education field
Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences, and lectures
Enrollment and Marketing
Greet all visitors
Conduct tours, open houses, and informational sessions to promote enrollment
Oversee enrollment of new families
Orient new families to the program
Maintain excellent customer service
Develop and maintain community partnerships
Licensing and Accreditation
Ensures state licensing requirements are met at all times
Maintains open communication and positive relationship with all agencies including childcare licensing
Familiar with NAEYC and COGNIA organization, philosophy, and accreditation process
Maintains accreditation standards and process
Ensures all license and accreditation renewals are completed by deadlines
Fiscal Management
Adhere to operating budget
Ensure staff adherence to schedules
Manage AR/AP accounts, payroll, petty cash, and tuition
Purchase food, supplies and equipment as needed
Schedule maintenance and repairs as needed
Health and Safety
Ensure proper Risk, OSHA, fire drills and other safety training are rehearsed and implemented as needed
Adheres to mandatory reporting guidelines
Ensures child safety checks are being conducted
Ensures facility is sanitized daily
Communicates with janitor and/or facilities department as needed
Schedules annual First Aid and CPR for all staff
Implement site wide safety checks
Classroom
Playground
Parking lot
Common areas
**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**
DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of state licensing requirements
Ability to train, lead and develop preschool teacher
Ability to observe and provide feedback to staff on an ongoing basis
Friendly and outgoing personality
Highly professional and dependable
Exceptional organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Able to maintain professional composure in stressful situations
Familiar with NAEYC/COGNIA standards and accreditation process
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The preschool director/director designee shall be at least 21 years of age.
The preschool director/director designee shall have documentation of at least one of the following upon date of hire as preschool director or director designee:
An early childhood ancillary certificate and one year of experience in teaching or care in a licensed early learning center or comparable setting, subject to approval by the department
A national administrator credential and one year experience in teaching or care in a licensed early learning center, or comparable setting, plus 6 credit hours or 90 clock hours of training in childcare, child development, early childhood, or management/administration, subject to approval by the department; or
Three years of experience as a director or staff in a licensed early learning center, or comparable setting, subject to approval by the department plus 6 credit hours or 90 clock hours of training in childcare, child development, early childhood, or management/administration approved by the department.
Associate degree in Early Childhood or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Louisiana National Administrator's Credential or equivalent
Familiar with all aspects of Bulletin 137 and all childcare licensing requirements for Louisiana
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience leading a large capacity preschool
Knowledge of Louisiana state licensing requirements
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Applications including Microsoft Office, internet, and ProCare Software
Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full-Time schedule that may include weekends & holidays
Must be proficient in English - able to speak, read and write
Must pass Level 2 background screening
WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
Usual office working conditions
Work environment may be outside at times for playground monitoring and supervision
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift 40lbs
Standing for long periods of time
Sitting, kneeling, and squatting, at children's level
Walking premises inside and outside
Travel within or outside of state.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Prodigy Learning salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Prodigy Learning.
FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Prodigy Learning's policy.
DECLARATION
The Prodigy Learning Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe ideal candidate will have experience with opening new preschools and/or prior ownership of a preschool. The Preschool Director will partner with the leadership and other members of the corporate team to ensure adherence to all opening procedures, project timelines, enrollment goals, etc.
Administrative
Oversee all school operations
Recruit and train new staff
Ensure accurate record keeping
Maintain up-to-date enrollment information
Ensure classroom and school coverage as needed
Develop staffing schedules
Maintain appropriate teacher-child ratios at all times
Maintain accurate records - child, staff, facility
Provide resources for parents
Conduct performance reviews for staff
Conduct safety drills - fire, hurricane, etc...
Program
Ensure curriculum is being implemented appropriately for each age group and child
Develop a school calendar and activity schedule
Review lesson plans, newsletters, classroom documentation
Review daily parent/teacher communication
Develop and maintain open communication with enrolled families
Review child and classroom portfolios
Develop and maintain appropriate staffing schedule
Develop healthy meal plan for snacks and special activities
Develop activities such as camps, in-house field trips
Facilitate curriculum meetings
Familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori, and others.
Professional Development and Program Support
Facilitate and support professional development opportunities for staff
Conduct classroom observations and provide ongoing feedback
Stay abreast of research and development in the early childhood development and education field
Actively participate in professional organizations, conferences, and lectures
Enrollment and Marketing
Greet all visitors
Conduct tours, open houses, and informational sessions to promote enrollment
Oversee enrollment of new families
Orient new families to the program
Maintain excellent customer service
Develop and maintain community partnerships
Licensing and Accreditation
Ensures state licensing requirements are met at all times
Maintains open communication and positive relationship with all agencies including childcare licensing
Familiar with NAEYC and COGNIA organization, philosophy, and accreditation process
Maintains accreditation standards and process
Ensures all license and accreditation renewals are completed by deadlines
Fiscal Management
Adhere to operating budget
Ensure staff adherence to schedules
Manage AR/AP accounts, payroll, petty cash, and tuition
Purchase food, supplies and equipment as needed
Schedule maintenance and repairs as needed
Health and Safety
Ensure proper Risk, OSHA, fire drills and other safety training are rehearsed and implemented as needed
Adheres to mandatory reporting guidelines
Ensures child safety checks are being conducted
Ensures facility is sanitized daily
Communicates with janitor and/or facilities department as needed
Schedules annual First Aid and CPR for all staff
Implement site wide safety checks
Classroom
Playground
Parking lot
Common areas
**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**
DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of state licensing requirements
Ability to train, lead and develop preschool teacher
Ability to observe and provide feedback to staff on an ongoing basis
Friendly and outgoing personality
Highly professional and dependable
Exceptional organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Able to maintain professional composure in stressful situations
Familiar with NAEYC/COGNIA standards and accreditation process
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The preschool director/director designee shall be at least 21 years of age.
The preschool director/director designee shall have documentation of at least one of the following upon date of hire as preschool director or director designee:
An early childhood ancillary certificate and one year of experience in teaching or care in a licensed early learning center or comparable setting, subject to approval by the department
A national administrator credential and one year experience in teaching or care in a licensed early learning center, or comparable setting, plus 6 credit hours or 90 clock hours of training in childcare, child development, early childhood, or management/administration, subject to approval by the department; or
Three years of experience as a director or staff in a licensed early learning center, or comparable setting, subject to approval by the department plus 6 credit hours or 90 clock hours of training in childcare, child development, early childhood, or management/administration approved by the department.
Associate degree in Early Childhood or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Louisiana National Administrator's Credential or equivalent
Familiar with all aspects of Bulletin 137 and all childcare licensing requirements for Louisiana
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience leading a large capacity preschool
Knowledge of Louisiana state licensing requirements
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Applications including Microsoft Office, internet, and ProCare Software
Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full-Time schedule that may include weekends & holidays
Must be proficient in English - able to speak, read and write
Must pass Level 2 background screening
WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
Usual office working conditions
Work environment may be outside at times for playground monitoring and supervision
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift 40lbs
Standing for long periods of time
Sitting, kneeling, and squatting, at children's level
Walking premises inside and outside
Travel within or outside of state.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Prodigy Learning salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Prodigy Learning.
FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Prodigy Learning's policy.
DECLARATION
The Prodigy Learning Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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