Preschool Director

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization partnered with First Presbyterian Preschool in Atlanta, Georgia to find their next Director.

First Presbyterian Preschool (FPP) provides an early education experience for preschool and kindergarten-aged children (ages 18 months to 6 years) grounded in community, nurturance, and spirituality. A Reggio-inspired program, FPP teachers connect with each student in a school that boasts small student-teacher ratios and prepares children for great success at independent and public schools.

• Build a warm and supportive culture where children, families, and teachers feel welcomed.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the school.
• Foster open communication and mutual respect.
• Strengthen the partnership between the preschool and First Presbyterian Church.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and relational leadership within the preschool community.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate preschool staff according to school and church policies.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the preschool’s administrative staff, ensuring effective collaboration across the leadership team.
• Ensure implementation of a high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Conduct tours for prospective families and support enrollment efforts.
• Encourage family engagement through events and communication.
• Maintain required child and staff records, including enrollment, health documentation, and training records.
• Ensure compliance with SACS standards and applicable regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Significant experience working with young children and leading staff in an early childhood education setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships across staff, families, and church leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate classroom environments, staff performance, and program effectiveness.
• Current infant/child CPR and first aid certification or completion within 30 days of employment.

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Experience with SACS standards or SACS / NAEYC accreditation.
• Leadership experience within a church-affiliated preschool or educational ministry.

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

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