We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for the position of *Pre-School Director*.
As the Pre-School Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our academy, ensuring the highest quality of care and education.
*Responsibilities*:
* Provide strong leadership and supervision to our team.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive and engaging curriculum for our preschool program, after-school program, and varies enrichment programs.
* Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn, play, and grow.
* Maintain open and effective communication with parents, addressing their concerns and providing regular updates on their child's progress.
* Manage administrative tasks such as budgeting, staffing, enrollment, and record-keeping in compliance with state and local regulations.
* Conduct regular evaluations of staff performance and provide professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
* Collaborate with community organization and establish partnerships to enhance the educational experience for children.
* Ensure that our center operates smoothly and efficiently within the hours of 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
*Qualifications*:
To be deemed qualified, the director must:
1.
Be at least twenty-one years of age,
2.
Have a valid MSDH Immunization Form 121,
3.
Pass all fingerprint, Child Abuse Central Registry, and Sex Offender checks,
4.
Must have taken the mandatory trainings on the Regulations Governing Licensure of Child Care
Facilities, Directors Orientation, and Playground Safety, and
5.
Meet one of the following education and/or experience requirements:
A.
A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, child care, special education, psychology (with emphasis on child psychology), or family and consumer sciences (with emphasis on child development), or equivalent degree from another child-related field or course of study.
OR
B.
A two-year associate degree from an accredited community or junior college in child development technology which must include a minimum of 480 hours of practical training, supervised by college instructors, in a college operated child care learning laboratory.
OR
C.
A two-year associate degree from an accredited community or junior college in child development technology or child care and two years paid experience in a licensed child care facility.
OR
D.
Two years paid experience as a caregiver in a licensed child care facility, and either (1) a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition (CECPR), or (2) a Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) Division of Early Childhood Care and Development (DECCD) Child Care Director’s Credential or MDHS OCY Child Care Director’s Credential, or (3) 24 semester hours credit with a grade of “C” or better from an accredited college or university in courses specific to early childhood.
OR
E.
A verified certificate from the licensing agency certifying that the individual was qualified to be the director of a licensed child care facility prior to January 1, 2000 in the State of Mississippi.
If you are passionate about working with children and believe in providing them with a safe and nurturing environment, we encourage you to apply for the position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $31,200.
00 - $37,440.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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