POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the care, education and general development of children and supervision of Preschool Staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These include but are not limited to the following. The company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.)

• Contributes to the development of the overall agency and center educational plan.
• Leads classroom team in creating an atmosphere in which children can grow and develop; develops a classroom environment that is welcoming and emphasizes the importance of the child; includes furnishings and supplies which are attractive, durable and developmentally appropriate.
• Supervises and interacts with all children’s activities, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Trains subordinate staff and prepares performance evaluations with the assistance of the Site Director.
• Researches, implements and evaluates new curriculum methods and management strategies.
• Introduces, implements and evaluates the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects. Prepares classroom materials in advance of the children’s arrival.
• Monitors classroom budget, orders supplies and equipment for the program, and recommends maintenance and repairs as needed in the classrooms.
• Interprets the program to parents and families; makes home visits as needed (Head Start mandated) and conducts parent meetings.
• Prepares and completes all reports on children’s growth and development including parent conferences; prepares for and participates regularly in family reviews and IEPs.
• Conducts weekly team meetings. Attends and participates in parent meetings.
• Supervises the maintenance of the Preschool classrooms and program equipment.
• Oversees field trip and special event planning.
• Provides administrative coverage of the center as assigned or arranged.
• Facilitates meetings with teachers on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.