Preschool Director

Huffman Family Brands•Westminster, MD

5d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The School Director oversees the talent, brand, and operations of an assigned school, ensuring the Celebree mission, vision, and values are upheld. The Director coaches, develops, and motivates the leadership team—including the Assistant Director and Operations Support Manager—as well as teachers and other school staff. The role also develops and maintains positive customer and community relations, supports high-capacity utilization, and manages resources effectively and within budget. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of MSDE-OCC staffing and licensing requirements and a thorough understanding of children's behavioral and developmental stages. It also calls for the ability to manage a large school, strong leadership and organizational skills, patience, flexibility, excellent written and verbal communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

A BA or BS degree in early childhood education or a related discipline; candidates with experience and an associate’s degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
MSDE OCC-approved trainings, including 45 clock hours each in Director Administrative Training, Infant/Toddler Training, Preschool Methods & Materials/Curriculum, School-Age Curriculum & Instruction, and Child Development (birth to school age).
Nine clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
An OCC-conducted 3 clock-hour regulation training session.
Medication Administration training.
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness training.
Including All Children & the Americans with Disabilities Act Training.
Basic Health & Safety training.
At least 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting.
Management experience.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Comprehensive knowledge of all MSDE OCC licensing requirements.
Computer skills, preferably Microsoft Office and TEAMS.
Ability to lead and elevate a team through coaching and mentoring, clear and consistent communication, and accountability.
Customer service skills.
Strong leadership and organizational skills, patience, flexibility, excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage a large school and thorough understanding of children's behavioral and developmental stages.

Responsibilities

Oversee the talent, brand, and operations of an assigned school.
Ensure the Celebree mission, vision, and values are upheld.
Coach, develop, and motivate the Assistant Director, Operations Support Manager, teachers, and other school staff.
Develop and maintain positive customer and community relations.
Maintain high-capacity utilization.
Manage school resources effectively and within budget.