Preschool Director and Part-time Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

• Oversees daily operations, staff, curriculum, and safety, ensuring compliance with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) licensing regulations.
• Key responsibilities include leading team members, managing enrollment, fostering family engagement, implementing curriculum, and managing budgets
• Recruit, train, and supervise teachers, conducting performance evaluations and mentoring
• Ensure the center meets all Maryland child care licensing regulations and health/safety standards
• Build positive relationships with parents, manage tours, and spearhead enrollment efforts
• Oversee developmentally appropriate curriculum implementation
• Manage budgets, payroll, and billing, often using child care management software

Requirements:

• High school diploma, certificate of high school equivalency, or ? Successful completion of college courses for education
• 6 semester, 90 clock hours or the equivalent of approved early childhood coursework (45 hours child development and 45 hours curriculum planning),
• At least 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents and the public
• 40-45 clock hours or the equivalent of approved administrative training
• 3 clock hours in ADA Compliance
• Within 6 months after date of hire, complete a regulation training
• 1 year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting