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SummaryThe Children?s Preschool seeks a Director who will love this preschool and nourish it in all

SummaryThe Children?s Preschool seeks a Director who will love this preschool and nourish it in allaspects, supporting its mission and philosophy while building a vision to further the school?sdevelopment in the years to come. The right candidate will bring warmth, joy and creativeenergy as well as exceptional leadership and administrative strength.We are seeking a Director to begin July 1, 2025. With full enrollment, teachers who havedevoted their careers to the school, and a beloved family community, this is a special place toshepard into the next stage of its development.Founded in 1971, the Children?s Preschool is a cooperative play-based preschool programfor children ages three through five. Approximately twenty-six children attend fivemornings or full-days. We foster a dynamic and welcoming learning environment in ourlittle urban oasis that celebrates the joys of childhood, collaboration, inquiry, kindness,and creativity. In our mixed-age classroom, children develop empathy, learn to thinkcritically, and master skills by engaging with each other and with their skilled anddedicated teachers.The Children?s Preschool cares deeply about inclusion and equity. We strive to serve as asupport for the whole family, working in partnership with parents to meet the social,emotional, physical and intellectual needs of each child. We value the contributions of allchildren and each member of our caring community.DutiesResponsibilities Include

• Developing and implementing a preschool program that aligns with the mission and

educational philosophy of Children?s Preschool, and meets the requirements of aNAEYC accredited program

• Overseeing all staffing decisions, training, and personnel policies
• Creating an annual schedule
• Establishing a culture of staff collaboration that is grounded in Preschool?s mission
• Supervising and assessing all employees of the school
• Supporting teachers and parents in helping children thrive
• Keeping adequate and required information and records
• Conducting the admissions and financial aid processes
• Implementing the HR policies, procedures and practices of the organization
• Being accountable to the Preschool Board for the school?s finances, including but not limited

to, setting and adhering to the annual budget

• Planning and running the Preschool Council meetings, and facilitating committee work

that includes fundraising for scholarships

• Ensuring the Cooperative runs smoothly by structuring a variety of ways for parents to

support the school

• Attending and participating in all Preschool Board meetings, and committee meetings as

appropriate

• Acting as the liaison with the First Unitarian Universalist Society (the lessor of the

Preschool carriage house and yard)RequirementsQualities and Skills Desired

• A love of children and a deep understanding of the complexity of early childhood

development

• A minimum of a bachelor?s degree in early childhood education or equivalent
• At least five years of experience teaching in an early childhood, play-based setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships

• Experience managing staff, or at least training in management
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
• Familiarity and ease with basic computer programs, such as Constant Contact and

Quickbooks

• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards and licensing regulations

BenefitsSalary is competitive and commensurate with experience.Benefits include health insurance and retirement plan.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation and Training
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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