Early Education Director

RSM Christian School seeks a Christ-centered, visionary Early Education Director to lead our Early Childhood Education (ECE) program. The Director ensures that all aspects of the program reflect the school’s mission and values while fostering a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and spiritually enriching environment for young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide spiritual leadership, integrating biblical values throughout the ECE program.
• Lead weekly chapel with age-appropriate worship and biblical teaching.
• Oversee curriculum, daily routines, and classroom environments to support holistic child development.
• Implement the Pyramid Model to foster social-emotional growth and positive behavior.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate teaching staff; foster a strong, collaborative team culture.
• Ensure full compliance with CA Title 22 licensing requirements and maintain all student/staff records.
• Manage enrollment, classroom ratios, scheduling, and licensing documentation.
• Build strong relationships with families and support community engagement.
• Coordinate volunteer onboarding and training per school and state regulations.
• Oversee ECE supply purchasing and manage program budgets.

Spiritual & Personal Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Models grace, humility, and professionalism; upholds the school’s mission and biblical values.

Professional Qualifications

• Meets California licensing requirements for Preschool Director.
• Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience in early childhood education.
• Passion for nurturing young children in a faith-based, holistic learning environment.
• Knowledge of Pyramid Model or similar behavior support frameworks.

Technical Skills & Certifications

• Proficient in technology tools: Brightwheel, ParentSquare, Google Suite.
• Physically able to lift 30 lbs., sit/stand/crouch to engage with young children.
• Current or willing to obtain the following certifications:
  • Pediatric CPR/First Aid (Red Cross or AHA)
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Harassment Prevention (every 2 years)
  • Pesticide Safety (annually)