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Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Preschool Director to lead our early childhood education program. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for educating young children. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of the preschool, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and fostering a nurturing environment for both staff and students. The Preschool Director will play a crucial role in strategic planning and budgeting while managing a team of educators to deliver high-quality educational experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of the preschool, including curriculum development, staff supervision, and daily operations.
- Educate staff on best practices in early childhood education and provide ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the quality of education and care provided at the preschool.
- Oversee budgeting processes, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to meet program needs.
- Foster positive relationships with parents, staff, and the community to promote the preschool's mission and values.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements related to early childhood education.
- Conduct regular assessments of program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes for children.
Requirements
- A BA in Education or related field from an accredited university is required.
- Proven leadership experience in an educational setting, particularly in early childhood education.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- A commitment to fostering a positive learning environment that supports children's growth and development.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and community members to achieve educational goals.
- Ability to work 40-50 hours weekly including some nights and weekends.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,814.00 - $68,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Childcare
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Director: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Township of Lawrence, NJ 08648 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Township of Lawrence, NJ 08648: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
What We Do
Preparedness
We recognize the need for preschoolers to be active and move a lot, but we also take the opportunity to teach them how to work in a classroom setting, learn to follow directions, interact respectfully with teachers and other students, and work together on activities.
Independence
Our early education programs for preschool children give young kids the opportunity to learn how to be independent from their parents in a safe, nurturing learning environment with teachers who care about their success.
Vocabulary
Children between the ages of 3 and 5 add anywhere from 900 to 2,500 words to their vocabulary during that crucial time period, and begin using more complex sentence structures. With the kind of varied educational approach we use at Explorations, every child will have plenty of opportunities to learn new words as we learn about science, gardening, cooking, music and movement, yoga, arts and crafts, and more!
Early Learning
We begin teaching our preschool students colors, shapes, letters and numbers at an early age so they can develop a comfortable familiarity with math and reading concepts. Our 4 year old preschool / Pre-K students learn to write their full names, as well as learning some basic math concepts and having exposure to sight words.
Motor Skill Dev
Through arts and crafts activities such as coloring, drawing, cutting and pasting, and more, many preschool activities help kids develop their fine motor skills. These are abilities that will come in handy when the child begins learning to write and do math.
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