Preschool Director

Suwanee Prep Academy of Alpharetta is currently seeking a Preschool Director to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff.

Suwanee Prep Academy is the newest school in the Alpharetta area.Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our office. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way. Enjoy the many benefits of working at Suwanee Prep Academy:

• Competitive compensation

• Educational and professional development

• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:

• Paid time off that increases with seniority

• Medical, dental, vision options available

• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans

• Company-paid life insurance

• Paid holidays

Our overall mission is to provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our creative curriculum and home-based environments are the leading edge of early education.

Company Overview

Preschool Director Required Skills:

• Proven leadership experience at an early childhood facility with multiple classrooms and programs

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on childcare teaching experience

• Compliance with state licensing standards at a director level, including but not limited to criminal background screening and fingerprinting

• Minimum requirement of education/experience within one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university combined with 6+ months of experience in the group care of children – or –

• Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education – or –

• Associate degree or equivalent combined with 1+ year in a supervisory position and 2+ years of experience in the group care of children

• Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing requirements and procedures, and fire, health, and OSHA regulations

• Strong knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools

• Must be at least 21 years old and meet corporate driving requirements

• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company standards Preschool Director Responsibilities:

Education and Curriculum

• The Preschool Director ensures successful implementation of approved preschool curriculum by providing and maintaining quality educational programs

• Maintains compliance with state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and preschool policies and procedures

• Extensive knowledge and understanding National and State Education Standards and maintaining the school at a level exceeding these standards

• Practice effective counseling and advising of students and parents while fostering a safe learning environment

• Emphasizing student’s achievement and create an environment that nurtures and promotes children’s’ development and well-being

• Knowledge and experience in effective communication protocols Ensures environment maintains safe, organized, and meeting the high-quality standards of Suwanee Prep Academy

• Knowledge and experience in team processes for advancing learning outcomes

• Participate in marketing events, campaigns, and community relations Leadership and Managing Performance

• The Preschool Director upholds company standards and set the example by consistently modeling professional leadership, management and instructional skills while interacting with others. Demonstrates consistency in words and actions

• Clearly communicates preschool standards, guidelines, and preschool policies to all staff and stress their importance to the organization

• Ability to train a staff of 20-40 and oversee the completion of performance appraisals, supervise the development of individualized goals for staff’s professional growth and development, as well as supervise the monitoring and evaluation of goal accomplishment

• Recruit and hire new staff

Financial Management

• Manages preschool to achieve and exceed planned financial and enrollment targets

• Reviews and operates budget and demonstrates an understanding of the process

• Continually seeks ways to manage and reduce expenses without sacrificing quality or service; balances profitability with priorities related to staff and our children and families

• Can interact externally with current enrollment and prospect parents, external curriculum activities and vendors

Must Have Previous Director Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
• Director: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location