Preschool Teacher/Director

Summerville Parent Nursery School is looking for a dynamic educator to lead our "little school with a big heart" as the Director & Teacher. The Director/Teacher is the sole employee of the school and is a 20-hour-per-week part-time position with competitive compensation based on experience (12 hours classroom time plus administrative time). The job is composed of the following roles: 1) executive director of a non-profit parent cooperative preschool, 2) preschool teacher, and 3) administrator. The director role focuses on outreach to increase enrollment and funding, engaging parent members, establishing and maintaining relationships with partner agencies, collaborating with Board Members, leading monthly Parents Meetings, and attending quarterly Board Meetings. The teacher role includes preschool classroom management and instruction, curriculum planning, writing a periodic newsletter, and planning parent education meetings. SPNS has operated as a parent co-op for over 50 years in a small historic schoolhouse on Tuolumne Road. As a parent cooperative nursery school, parents are welcome to attend with their children and assist with the fulfillment of daily activities and upkeep of the school. You will join ~30 families (4-6 parent volunteers per day) with kids from birth to 5 years old. SPNS operates Monday to Thursday mornings, September to June (with holiday breaks, 36 class weeks a year). We focus on child-led learning, outdoor play, practical skills development, as well as early academic and social-emotional skills. We are looking for a candidate who will help us forge a path forward as a thriving parent co-op preschool that enriches our children and generations to come.

Responsibilities:

Act as the director of the nonprofit along with support from an active working board of parents and community members. Lead as the teacher of the preschool and plan lessons and curriculum. Collaborate with and lead parent volunteers and members of the cooperative. Outreach to partner area agencies and groups to enroll students, provide parent education opportunities, and enrichment activities for students. Manage administrative tasks for the school to support operations including accounts and member dues.

Requirements and Skillsets:

Experience in early childhood education. Experience in administration management. Experience working with community partners. Strong communication skills in writing and speaking with the public. Strong organization skills to manage school administrative needs. Culturally sensitive and exposure to teaching students of diverse learning needs. Three professional references DOJ/FBI background check (LiveScan) Current TB test CPR/First aid certified (can be completed before you start)

Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person