Job Description:

Great opportunity in Downtown Columbia for a Preschool Director for a reputable program.The Preschool Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program; the development of staff policies and procedures; parent communications and reporting to leadership; student enrollment; budget and facility planning; and performing program evaluations to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and other accreditation body rules and regulations. In compliance with South Carolina laws and regulations, the license to operate the center is in the name of the director.Responsibilities:Promote an organizational culture of high performance and continuous improvement by setting clear expectations, defining employees' roles, creating a trusting environment, and valuing employee's growth and development.Maintain a management team to directly support, coordinate, and oversee center operations and program implementation. Define standards, and monitor and evaluate staff performance. Provide direction for all program staff by establishing performance goals that support and further the mission, objectives, and goals of the center. Monitor and evaluate staff training. Approved training should be high-quality, intensive, and classroom-focused with the goal to produce a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction and teacher performance in the classroom. Evaluations should include classroom observations to measure the effectiveness of the training and result in feedback to the employee and training provider.Develop curriculum and programs. Work closely with the teachers and staff, creating learning plans or programs to meet accreditation requirements and parents' expectations.Communicate efficiently and effectively with staff, regulatory agencies, and parents Monitor and report child outcomes and create plans of action to address concerns.Administer and sustain grant and scholarship programs through continued compliance with federal, state, local, and accreditation rules and regulations.Serve as liaison to the Board of Advisors; attend scheduled board meetings and advise members on program planning, budgeting, and policy matters; effectively communicate and present critical programmatic, budget, and operational matters.Take an active role in representing throughout the community and cultivate key relationships that support early childhood education initiatives.POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree required; Master's degree in early childhood, public service, or social work preferred2-3 years' experience in early childhood or a closely-related field5-7 years' experience in management or administrationSkills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesExpert knowledge of SC DSS standardsExpert knowledge of early childhood learning techniquesWorking knowledge of accounting principles and budgeting processesExcellent judgment and problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolutionKnowledge of Microsoft Office products at an intermediate to advanced level