Weekday Preschool Director

WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

Smithfield Baptist Preschool is seeking a Director for its church sponsored, Christ centered, religious exempt preschool program. The program served students ages two and a half to Kindergarten and has a current enrollment of 70 students. The program is an outreach of SBC which provides early childhood education in accordance with the policies and philosophies of the school. The Director is responsible for the daily overall operations of the school while maintaining a Christ centered environment. The Director reports to the Senior Pastor and the Preschool Committee.

Duties include working collaboratively with staff and parents, planning for the health and safety of the students and Staff in accordance with state requirements, implementing the age-appropriate curriculum, and providing educational leadership and guidance. He or she must be able to delegate as well as supervise the Staff, recruit, interview and hire as needed, and review performance.

Minimum educational requirements are a Bachelor’s in early childhood education with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, experience working with young children, and a desire to create a warm and benevolent team culture. He or she must be highly organized with the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively.