Preschool Director

We are seeking applicants who are professionally qualified, who love children, and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models (Luke 6:40). Since we are a religious non-profit organization, all staff, regardless of position, must profess acceptance of Jesus Christ as their personal savior and they must be an active member of a church which has a similar doctrine as our school organization.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the school administrator, the preschool director is responsible for the general supervision and management of the preschool.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Daily oversight of all preschool operations
2. Develop and implement curriculum that meets state and federal standards
3. Oversee compliance with the requirements for state licensing and the state department of social services.
4. Implement a staff development program.
5. Provide spiritual leadership
6. Respond to parents' and staff members' concerns, solve problems and resolve differences.
7. Inform parents of school events and policies through monthly newsletters, the parent handbook and other written communication as necessary.
8. Provide information and reports to the school administrator and school board as requested.
9. Provide oversight to the maintenance and cleaning of the physical grounds, buildings and equipment to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations.
10. Perform administrative tasks necessary to the operation of the school.
11. Oversee school events.
12. Report children's special needs, difficulties responding to discipline, etc., to parents.
13. Work together with parents and teachers to promote children's successful integration into a classroom setting.

Requirements

The preschool director shall have completed one of the education requirements listed below. Each option requires high school graduation or GED and college or university semester or equivalent quarter units to be from an accredited or approved school. Years of experience shall be verified as having been performed satisfactorily, at least three hours per day for a minimum of 100 days in a calendar year, as a teacher under the supervision of a person who would qualify as a director. At least 16 hours of training in health, safety, nutrition practices and current Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid cards are required.

1. 15 units of early childhood education: 3 units in administration or staff relations and 12 units that cover general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum. Also four years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program is required.
2. An associate of arts degree with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and at least two years of teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group child care program. Three of the units need to be in administration or staff relations.
3. A bachelor's degree with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group child care program. Three of the units need to be in administration or staff relations.
4. A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Application (email nwilkinson@woodlandchristian.org to request copy)
• Transcripts
• Three Letters of Reference

Benefits

1. Health and Welfare package included with employment (health, full vision, dental, life insurance policy)
2. 3% matching retirement contribution
3. Free tuition benefit