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Preschool Program Director
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
$50,798 / year median in Kansas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
The Program Director is the highest on-site supervisory role. The duties include the implementation of all employment related practices, enrollment, supervision of operations, health, safety and educational aspects, and business management tasks. The following outlines some of the primary job responsibilities: Supervise staff in all aspects, including but not limited to, the hiring, firing, evaluating, goal setting, scheduling, hours, disciplining, and training of employees and volunteers; Memorize, comply with, and ensure staff members' compliance with, all state licensing rules and policies, including but not limited to, Operations Manual, Staff Handbook, and Parent Handbook; Conduct and record emergency drills, following all drill procedures outlined in the Operations Manual; Oversee facility operations, organization (including staff and child files), cleanliness, and safety; Keep all hardware in operating order (security, cameras, intercom, etc.), communicating with our Corporate Office when service or repairs are needed; Plan appropriate classroom setup, scheduling and curriculum implementation; Build intentional positive relationships with staff, children, and their families; Organize quarterly team builder events and be purposeful in establishing strong team morale within school staff; Maintain school enrollment at or above 90%, with ultimate goal of running school at full 100% enrollment; Operate school within budgets established by the Corporate Office from time-to-time, including but not limited to payroll hours budget; Meet and exceed school performance goals established by the Corporate Office from time-to-time; Network with the community, recruit families and establish enrollment numbers; Conduct facility tours and field incoming phone calls; Disenroll children as necessary (aggressive behavior), following procedures outlined in Operations Manual; Manage onsite accounting and tuition payments; Oversee all fundraisers; Attend Corporate trainings and online meetings, and follow events outlined on the Corporate calendar; Come to work every day dressed professionally, at or above the level of clientele; Ensure that all tasks are competed on-time within the Managers Task List; Ensure compliance with all Corporate Quality Assurance Reviews; Regular attendance is an essential requirement of the position in order to offer children and parents consistency; Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. approximately 100 times per day/shift. Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, hearing, talking, and repetitive motion are physical requirements of the position. The foregoing descriptions are for example only, and is not exhaustive. Job responsibilities may evolve with the position. Failure to comply with the aforementioned responsibilities will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.