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Preschool Director

Huffman Family Brands•Baltimore, VT
•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Preschool Director oversees the talent, brand, and operations of an assigned school to ensure 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 director also develops and maintains positive customer and community relations, supports high-capacity utilization, and manages resources effectively and within budget. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of MSDE-OCC staffing and licensing requirements and a thorough understanding of children’s behavioral and developmental stages. It also requires the ability to manage a large school, along with strong leadership and organizational skills, patience, flexibility, excellent written and verbal communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education or a related discipline; candidates with experience and an associate degree may be considered case by case.
  • MSDE OCC-approved training, including 45 clock hours of Director Administrative Training.
  • 45 clock hours of Infant/Toddler Training.
  • 45 clock hours of Preschool Methods & Materials/Curriculum.
  • 45 clock hours of School-Age Curriculum & Instruction.
  • 45 clock hours of Child Development (birth through school age).
  • 9 clock hours of communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
  • OCC-conducted 3-clock-hour regulation training session.
  • Medication Administration training.
  • Emergency & Disaster Preparedness training.
  • Including All Children and 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 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 a well-established culture of accountability.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, patience, flexibility, excellent written and verbal communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage a large school.
  • Thorough understanding of children’s behavioral and developmental stages.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the school’s talent, brand, and operations, ensuring 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.

Benefits

  • Free continuing education units
  • Tiers Program
  • Career development
  • Short-term disability
  • 401(k) plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employer Assistance Program
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Child care discounts
  • Orientation program
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Monthly team-building initiatives
  • Onboarding cost reimbursement
  • Free uniform items

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