Preschool Director - East Tucson Campus

Description

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today.

Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence:

CARE
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Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and guests.

CIVILITY
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Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.

COMMUNITY
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We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued.

CLASSICAL EDUCATION
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Oversight and training is in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values and virtues and providing scholars an environment of engaged learning.

The Preschool Director serves as a member of the Administrative Team of Leman Academy of Excellence (LA) and shall assume responsibility for the general leadership and administration of the preschool consistent with the board approved mission, philosophy, guiding principles, policies, and annual budgetary commitments/constraints. The Preschool Director creates policies, manages staff and oversees daily operations. The Director is the lead administrator of the Preschool, working directly with staff in the instruction of the scholars and developing the curriculum to ensure the school meets any standards set by law.

Other duties include teaching classes as needed, determining spending responsibilities and making admission decisions.

• Minimum High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least 2 years experience working a licensed early childhood facility and;
• Six credit hours or more in early childhood, child development, or a closely - related field from an accredited college or university; or
• At least 60 actual hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in early childhood, child development, or a closely - related field, and an additional 12 hours of instruction, provided in conferences, seminars, lectures, or workshops in the area of program administration, planning, development, or management; or Minimum High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least 18 months experience working a licensed early childhood facility and;
• At least 18 months of child care experience and:
• An N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential; or
• At least 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely - related field;
• or Minimum Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely - related field and at least six months of child care experience
• or Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely - related field and at least three months of child care experience
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid/CPR
• At least 21 years of age.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Food Handlers Card.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current TB test: TB test must be within a twelve month period of start date or a new test is required.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Arizona Department of Health Services/Bureau of Child Care Licensing (Arizona Administrative Code and Arizona Revised Statutes for Child Care Facilities)
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Working Knowledge of child care regulations and safety practices.
• Willingness to learn and have an understanding of Classical approach to learning
• Willingness to learn and have an understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact school community with an ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build relationships.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.

• Promote the educational, moral, and social development of the children.
• Promote and cultivate the character attributes of caring, citizenship,…