Overview Join our vibrant Christian early childhood education community in a combined role as Director and Lead Teacher for our Pre-K class. This dynamic role combines visionary leadership with hands-on classroom engagement of a class of up to 10 students, ensuring a nurturing, play-based, and innovative environment for preschool-aged children. As a key driver of our school's success, you will spend a portion of your day engaging as teacher and a portion of your day leading the team as Director. Your energetic approach and strategic mindset will create a thriving preschool that champions early childhood education best practices and growth. Duties Lead the development and implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate, play-based curricula aligned with early childhood standards Manage daily classroom activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children Supervise and support teaching staff through mentoring, performance evaluations, and professional development facilitation Oversee school administrative functions including enrollment processes, compliance with educational regulations, and maintaining accurate records Manage the preschool's budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources while maintaining high-quality programming Lead strategic planning initiatives to enhance educational offerings, expand community partnerships, and promote school growth Ensure adherence to legal requirements related to religiously-exempt licensure and health & safety regulations Facilitate effective communication with parents, staff, licensing agencies, and the church community Skills Extensive experience in early childhood education with classroom teaching background in preschool settings Proven leadership skills in managing school staff and supervising teams within an educational environment Strong knowledge of curriculum development tailored to play-based, early childhood education best practices Expertise in managing budgets as an education administrator along with strategic planning capabilities Familiarity with educational compliance standards for licensure Skilled in personnel management including staff evaluation and professional development facilitation Excellent public speaking abilities to engage parents, staff, and community partners effectively Experience in fundraising activities to support school initiatives and growth strategies Knowledge of school administrative operations including enrollment management and regulatory adherence Demonstrated ability to foster a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement and educational excellence Join us in shaping the future by providing a joyful Christian learning environment where children thrive!

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Application Question(s): Submit to Background checks?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

preschool teaching/leadership: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Charlottesville, VA 22901: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person