Preschool Director

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Preschool Director manages all aspects of an early childhood facility, including daily operations, staff supervision, curriculum development, and licensing compliance. They ensure a safe, nurturing environment while managing budgets, enrollment, and parent communications.

Requirements

Master's Degree
5 years experience
Current state Child Care Administrator License, Administrator Credential, or Principal License

Responsibilities

Plan budget for NSHS Preschool Program, collect and deposit monthly tuition payments and issue tuition receipts. Submit deposits to Accounting Office, Ed. Center.
Enrollment for Preschool both current and for upcoming school year (return phone calls, conduct tours and interviews)
Communication and collaboration with the 45 families in the Newton South Preschool Program regarding Open Houses, enrollment, early childhood developmental concerns, and parent events (i.e. Story Starters, Pizza and Parenting and parent information sessions)
Interview and recommend staff for hire: Preschool Staff: (4 Unit C, 2 Unit A)
Contributing evaluator of preschool staff: complete observations of Newton South Preschool Staff and interface with Family and Consumer Sciences Dept. Head.
Create PO’s, pay bills. Purchase food as needed.
Order instructional supplies and materials for the Newton South Preschool Program in conjunction with lead teachers.
Coordinate music education and field trip plans/buses for the preschool children in conjunction with lead teachers.
Establish individual files, health records and developmental forms for the preschool children. Establish preschool health files for NSHS nurse.
Plan and carry out staff meetings and professional development for preschool teaching staff: two professional development workshops a year and monthly staff meetings.
Plan monthly professional staff meetings
Guide and support staff in meeting the DESE guidelines and standards for quality Early Childhood Education Programs as outlined by the MA DESE.
Create a budget that pays for all staff positions as well as all Health Benefits.