CROSSROADS CCEE (PRESCHOOL) DIRECTOR (anticipated start date January 2027)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The?Preschool Director’s?responsibilities include management of all areas of the school level from academic achievement to personnel management, along with the administrative duties deemed as a member of the CCS Executive Administrative Team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Head of School shall define specific hourly employee minimum qualifications that shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide Christian and academic excellence in the leadership of the school.
• Implement the Mission and Vision Statements, as well as, All-School initiatives of Crossroads Christian Church & School.
• Be an active member of Crossroads Christian Church, Corona, CA.
• Commitment of time, energy, and effort in developing CCS’s vision, processes, and program.
• Belief in the basic philosophy of emphasizing the core curriculum.
• Recruit and hire highly qualified preschool staff.
• Assist in learner recruitment and family outreach.
• Observe and evaluate job performance of all preschool staff.
• Recommend staffing levels and budgetary priorities to the CCS Head of School.
• Commitment to working with parents as educational partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the developmental needs of learners in preschool environments in alignment with Elementary.
• Work closely with CCS Curriculum Development, Instruction, Assessment, and Intervention Team.
• Willingness to continue education through additional courses and training, workshops, seminars and staff development.
• Focus on working closely with all school staff by providing any information regarding a learner’s behavior change, attitude and/or classroom performance to parents as appropriate
• Take leadership role in some aspect of Crossroad Christian School’s development.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Recruit and hire highly qualified staff dedicated to helping each learner strive toward academic, physical, spiritual, and emotional growth.
• Assist in learner recruitment and family outreach.?
• Provide necessary resources, training, and materials for the staff to effectively raise learner academic achievement and acquire self-discipline through biblical social values.?
• Observe and evaluate job performance of all preschool staff members.
• Lead community meetings, faculty meetings, and school leadership meetings.
• Administer, teach and lead Professional Development when appropriate.
• Recommend staffing levels and budgetary priorities to the CCS Head of School
• Set and monitor classroom policies and practices, classroom structures, and teaching methodologies to ensure alignment with Elementary.?
• Assist in the design of the school’s academic standards, benchmarks, assessments, and curriculum to align with state and national standards when appropriate.
• Coordinate and assist in the administration of Gesell Developmental Observation-Revised.?
• Mediate and manage conflicting demands of the staff and manage school-related conflicts.
• Establish personnel policies and standards of conduct in conjunction with the administrative team and in alignment with Title 22 requirements.
• Assist in employment and dismissal of personnel, salaries and contracts, job assignments and performance evaluation, and orientation and training.
• Set and monitor the teaching and mentoring schedule for the core faculty.
• Prepare and submit timely reports and evaluations to the Head of School and all external agencies and funding sources as required.
• Document and disseminate the school’s curriculum units, integrated thematic units, academic and operational processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives that contribute to learner and staff development and meet school’s financial commitments.
• Assist with budgets and plans to ensure that school meets its financial commitments to its learners, staff, and all of Crossroads Christian School.
• Assist the Head of School lead and resource where needed.
• Work to ensure the school’s commitment to diversity and visibility within the local community.
• Supervise classrooms when needed.
• Perform and execute any other tasks as assigned by the CCS Head of School.
• Provide spiritual direction for staff, learners, and parents.
• Be familiar with and maintain Title 22 standards.
• Develop and maintain a school handbook.
• Coordinate and supervise parent-teacher conferences.

Benefits Offered to Full Time Positions:

• Employer-Paid Benefits:
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance: Employer contributes toward premiums (employee portion applies)
• Optional Employee-Paid Benefits
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Pet Insurance