Dir, Preschool, Lead Teacher

Job Purpose

As a Preschool Director/Lead Teacher, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the center while demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, professional conduct, and communication skills. You will ensure that the curriculum is implemented throughout the school with fidelity.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations while demonstrating leadership, professional conduct and communication.
• Supervise and schedule staff.
• Ensure Renaissance School and DCF policies and procedures are implemented.
• Arrange and conduct staff meetings and ongoing training.
• Maintain DCF compliance regulations.
• Manage employee and student files.
• Conduct tours of the facility.
• Professionally communicate with staff and parents.
• Complete daily/weekly reports.
• Maintain a professional relationship with corporate personnel.
• Ensure curriculum is implemented throughout the school.
• Maintain professional personal appearance, attitude and work behavior at all times.
• Develop and maintain a constructive ongoing rapport with children and parents.
• Manage day‑to‑day classroom activities.
• Create experiences that are fun and educational for children.
• View each child in light of developmentally appropriate practices, considering uniqueness, strengths and growth areas.
• Maintain a clean, friendly, welcoming environment.
• Ensure the health and safety of children.

• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and an active staff credential.
• Hold an active Florida Directors Credential with VPK endorsement.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Director of a preschool.
• Extensive knowledge of the VPK program and requirements from the ELC.
• Ability to lead staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), internet, and Pro Care Software.
• Pleasant and friendly demeanor and outgoing personality.
• Highly professional and dependable.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi‑task, strong time management, and ability to handle crisis situations effectively.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and handle stressful situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to interview and hire professional childcare personnel.
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility.

• Preschool Director: 3 years.
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility.
• VPK Endorsed Directors Credential.
• May perform other duties assigned.

• Usual early learning center working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.