Preschool Director

Description

Position: Preschool Director

Location: School of Imagination & Happy Talkers, onsite in Dublin, CA

Hours: Full-time, Salary, year-round

Availability: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Are you passionate about providing excellent early childhood education?

Do you seek a consistent, positive, supportive culture that values you as an educator and puts the children first?

The School of Imagination is one of a kind!

• A nonprofit, mission-driven team committed to bringing out the extraordinary in every child.
• Work from a beautiful, custom-designed center in the Dublin Hills
• Tailored roadmap to success for every student
• Highly trained & passionate educators and staff
• Award-winning 'Happy Talkers' program onsite providing support
• Continuous skill development
• Amazingly small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios ensure each child's needs and potential are met.
• Our highly trained staff and cutting-edge curriculum make SOI a premier preschool program.

Benefits

• Competitive salary $65,000 to $97,000 plus bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
• Premium health, dental and vision plans beginning your first day with 100 percent employer-paid options available
• PTO accrual and paid holidays beginning your first day
• 401k, FSA, life insurance, and college savings plan, among other benefits
• Reimbursement for CEUs, license fees, professional dues, CPR/first aid certification
• Low classroom ratios, with multiple educators to each classroom

Our Mission

The School of Imagination and Happy Talkers is committed to bringing out the extraordinary in every child. We offer groundbreaking early-childhood education programs, cutting-edge intervention services, and a full-inclusion preschool that empowers special-needs children to excel along with their typical peers, giving all children the foundation for success in learning and life. We truly do appreciate your interest in helping us accomplish this mission in serving more than 350 children each week at our beautiful Schaefer Ranch campus high atop the Dublin hillside in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information about the School of Imagination, please visit www.soi4kids.org or follow along on Twitter and Facebook [redacted]

Job Summary:

Manage and support the Educators, create an environment of positivity, collaboration, and growth, and oversee the daily operations of the Educational program at SOI to ensure that each child receives the highest quality individualized education and support, adhering to State Licensing Guidelines in collaboration with the Leadership and Clinical team.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise the overall activities of the Preschool, aided by the guidance of the Program Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Hire, engage, train, and develop a team of educators to be passionate and committed professionals.
• Manage Enrollment with Family Services, including facilitating parent tours, open house and providing support throughout the enrollment process and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain the curriculum in accordance with compliance and SOI standards.
• Manage and evaluate staff performance, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure that SOI's environment is safe, clean, and healthy and adheres to state licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and other relevant laws by conducting Monthly walk-throughs.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, student progress, and other relevant information.
• Coordinate special events and trainings for the preschool in collaboration with Family Services & Program Director.
• Required to be present on-site from the opening to the closing of operations for the day.
• Provide coverage for teachers, including all responsibilities, when needed.
• Coordinate staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and compliance with licensing regulations.
• Collaborate with teachers to design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Organize and participate in parent-teacher conferences and events.
• Conduct regular observations to identify potential challenges. Communicate findings to the Program Director and work collaboratively with teachers and parents to address any behavioral or developmental concerns.
• Work closely with the Program Director or board to create long-term financial plans that align with the preschool's mission, vision, and educational goals.
• Ensure that budgetary guidelines are adhered to in collaboration with the Program Director and regularly identify areas for cost savings or efficiency improvements.
• Maintain a tranquil presence while prioritizing the team's welfare through servant leadership.
• Partner with the Clinical Director to streamline team communication, aiming for the best possible care for children.

Reporting Structure:

The Preschool Director reports directly to the Program Director.

Qualifications:

• BA Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field with 24 ECE/CD units; + 6 units administration; + 2 units adult supervision and 3 Toddler units.
• 2+ years working with infants and toddlers with special needs in a home-based or classroom setting.
• 5+ years in a supervisory role, demonstrating effective leadership and management skills.
• Advanced competence in performing the duties and tasks of supervised employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and instructions, and proficient in writing reports, emails, and other documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and workflows effectively.
• Proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking, able to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions, especially in high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize, and manage projects.
• Versatile and flexible, willing to work within constantly changing priorities and a dynamic environment.

Work Requirements

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Bend, reach and lift up to or above head
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds
• Kneel or sit on floor for up to thirty minutes at a time while working with children
• Climb and descent stairways
• Ability to work in a moderate to loud environment

This position is designed for those passionate about early childhood development and eager to make a difference in a dynamic, supportive environment. At the School of Imagination, we value every team member's contribution to our mission of bringing out the extraordinary in every child.

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School of Imagination is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

School of Imagination believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Employment at the School of Imagination is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for training and advancement for all employees. School of Imagination is also committed to making our application process accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Pay Range

$65,000.00 Annually to $97,000.00 Annually