Preschool Director (8283)

Schedule/Hours: M – F 8:00 pm – 5:00 pm – 40 hours a week

This position is responsible for:

Plans, develops, initiates, and monitors a curriculum where children are actively involved in the learning process, experience a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and materials. Ensures that the day-to-day operation of the Child DevelopmentCenter;maintain compliance with established policies and procedures as well as an operational budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and monitors the day-to-day operations of the Child Development Center, pre-school; ensures compliance with accepted child care practices and licensing regulations, as well as, school policies and procedures.
• Hires, supervises and evaluates Child Development Center workers; plans, prioritizes, coordinates, and monitors employees work in progress and upon completion; instructs and trains in proper methods and procedures; conducts performance evaluations; provides constructive and positive feedback to employees.
• Plans, develops, and monitors curriculum content of classes, giving specific as well as general guidance to each class worker.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal child care environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Healthcare Bundle Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Discounted Childcare and more!

What we are looking for in you:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or a related field, and

Three years progressively responsible experience teaching early childhood education with at least two years in a supervisory capacity, or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid state driver's license Food Handlers Certification

C.P.R. and First Aid Certification Directors Credential C.D.A.

Trauma informed certification (Through DCF)

Additional Information:

• All Employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission

*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process,

please visit: B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled