Director of Preschool

Please be advised that the start date for this position will be January, 2027

General Summary: The Pre-School Director serves as the educational leader of the staff and students at the school site. The Pre-School Director is responsible for the direction of the instructional program for pre-school. The Pre-School Director oversees the total school program to provide a quality educational environment that meets the needs of all students. The Pre-School Director will serve as a member of the administrative team dedicated to cultivating excellence throughout the school and community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum Development, Supervision, and Evaluation

• Serves as a curricular leader; understands school curriculum, ensures teaching of the written curriculum, helps staff use curriculum resources

• Participates in curriculum development activities commensurate with school and district goals

• Provides opportunities and encouragement for staff to increase professional expertise

• Identifies curricular and extra-curricular needs by analyzing current programs and student achievement

• Regularly uses the results of student assessment data to identify problems and implement program improvements and/or pacing. Provides continuous supervision and evaluation of the regular and special education programs and operational activities within the school

• Interpret and implement the approved curriculum program and ensure that instruction aligns with state standards

Student Assessment and Monitoring

• Excellence in assessment; emphasizes student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling

• Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information

• Works with staff to systematically identify and respond to at-risk students; makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed

• Provides meaningful information to parents/guardians and others regarding student progress

• Maintains policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting

Student, Staff and Community Relations

• Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectations

• Solicits information from school personnel and community in gauging the school climate

• Recognizes efforts of students and teachers

• Promotes the improvement of student and staff self-images. Models and facilitates good human relations skills; effectively interacts with others

Establishing an Effective Workplace

• Develops and maintains positive staff morale

• Provides orientation for newly assigned staff members and assists in their professional development

• Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school

• Implements a discipline code that is fair and promotes orderliness and student learning

• Maintains high visibility in the school

• Provides for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior

• Staff Supervision and Personnel Evaluation

• Supervises all staff

• Assists in personnel evaluation and demonstrates objectivity in the process

• Assists with recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and evaluation of the school personnel

Communication and Community Relations

• Interacts, listens, and responds appropriately to staff, student, and community concerns

• Respects differences of opinion and fosters open communications among staff

• Communicates effectively with students individually and in groups

• Maintains communication with the appropriate central office administrators informed of school activities and problems such as special services, discipline, etc.

• Collaborates with central office and other personnel to share ideas and concerns

• Interacts with school personnel and parent groups to promote positive outcomes

• Encourages parent visits and involvement in decision making

• Keeps the community informed about school activities through newsletters, news releases, and attendance at parent meetings, etc.

Decision Making and Problem Solving

• Considers research, alternatives, and consequences in the decision-making process

• Effectively delegates decision-making and problem solving to appropriate personnel

• Makes decisions in a timely fashion and maximizes decision effectiveness by follow-up actions

• Implements needed change with appropriate support of staff, students, and community

• Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the director

Professional Development

• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field

• Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development. Views self as a role model for expected staff behavior. Perceives self as a change agent; works for self and organizational renewal

• Provides leadership in the development, direction, and innovation of educational programs designed to meet the needs of student groups, including English learners and Special Education

• Effectively utilizes the expertise of school personnel, including self, in staff development

• Helps teachers implement objectives for themselves and students