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Director of Preschool in

Prosper, TX Minimum Requirement:

Four years experience as Director of Operations managing a Licensed Preschool Center of 230+ students and a minimum of 40 employees. Job Summary The Director has overall responsibility for operation of the school, including maximizing profitability and meeting defined fiscal goals and enrollment objectives. Ensures that the school is operated in accordance with company policies and state licensing standards. Follows operating procedures to provide an educational, caring, and safe environment for children and families. Maintains highest standards by being visible and involved daily in the operations of the school and meets licensing and educational standards at all times. Achieves profitability for the company through daily tasks related to new enrollment, retaining existing families and adherence to defined budgets. Promotes the positive image and supports the Mission Statement. Qualifications The Director's qualifications must meet state licensing requirements for the position. Job Responsibilities Fiscal Responsibilities Maintains an accurate financial accounting of the school's operation. Ensures accuracy and timely collection of tuition in accordance with company policies and procedures. Ensures that teacher salaries and spending fall in line with budgets. Enrollment Tracks and follows up with all inquiries, converts inquiries into parent tours, and converts tours into enrollments. Accurately reports withdrawals and new starts weekly. Ensures that parents complete all school and required state forms. Center Staff Maintains personnel records and ensures confidentiality. Coaches and counsels staff. Conducts performance reviews. Ensures that all staff meet annual training requirements. Ensures that all staff have a required comprehensive record's check on file. Ensures that each staff member receives and understands his/her job description, policies and procedures, and orientation materials. Health & Safety Requirements Maintains and Manages the school in compliance with state and local regulations, and with the school policies and procedures. Understands and implements emergency procedures in case of emergency situations. When, necessary, can administer CPR/First Aid, including lifting and carrying injured children. Trains staff in all center safety policies and procedures. Ensures that all staff members understand their roles in protecting the health and safety of the enrolled children. Maintains up-to-date health records for all children and all staff members. Implements all standards necessary to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment, including universal precautions. Maintains a clean, safe, healthy environment through scheduled cleaning and frequent visual and documented checks. Informs parents if their child has been exposed to a communicable disease. Ensures that all staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid. Establishes and maintains an emergency plan and emergency telephone numbers. Conducts emergency drills in accordance with school and licensing requirements. Understands and implements policies related to the exclusion of an ill or infected child enrolled in the program . Relationships with Families Maintains effective communications with families. This includes, but not limited to, being available to families at their convenience, listening attentively to their concerns, and takes any and all appropriate actions. Conducts parent meetings and other conferences as appropriate. Regularly solicits feedback from parents in order to improve the center. Familiarize the families of newly enrolled children with the Parent Handbook and policies and procedures of the school by conducting a pre-enrollment conference. General Manages the center in compliance with state and local regulations and with company policies and procedures. Must be able to react quickly with sound judgment and problem-solving skills in complex and critical situations, such as injuries and accidents. Must use excellent verbal and written communication skills with parents, children, and staff. Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and holding children in accordance with local state requirements. Maintains administrative records for the school. Maintains appropriate, required records for staff and children. Plans work schedules and supervises staff. Evaluates staff performance. Keeps fully apprised of all activities in the school. Prepares and forwards reports and forms required by the school. Maintains good standing with Texas Rising Star and Cognia Accreditation Skills Extensive experience in school administration with a focus on preschool or early childhood education settings. Proven expertise in curriculum development tailored for young children that promotes holistic growth. Strong management skills with experience supervising school staff and facilitating professional development sessions. Deep understanding of educational regulations, legal considerations in early childhood education, including special education law. Skilled in managing budgets as an executive education administrator while ensuring fiscal responsibility. Demonstrated leadership in instructional oversight, faculty evaluation, and team leadership within early childhood environments. Excellent public speaking abilities for engaging presentations to staff, parents, and community stakeholders. Knowledge of childhood development principles combined with classroom experience working directly with young children. Strategic thinker capable of long-term planning aligned with organizational goals; adept at fundraising and community partnership development. Join us as our Director of Preschool to shape the future of early learners by leading with energy, expertise, and a heartfelt commitment to excellence in education!

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Preschool Director :

4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Director Credential (Required)

Work Location:

In person