Candidate MUST have current Official Large Center Director Qualification Verification Letter (OLCDQVL) from Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care. For more information visit http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-ChildYouthFam/CBON/1251583639468

Responsibilities:

Program Administration

•    Assume responsibility for the daily operation of the preschool program

•    Act as liaison between the CEO, the preschool staff, and the preschool families

•    Act as liaison between the preschool and the Global Village Academy - Aurora

•    Provide community outreach, becoming involved in relevant organizations and educational programs

•    Serve on the preschool advisory group, attending monthly meetings, participating on the executive committee, future planning/enrollment committee and the personnel committee

•    Act as a liaison with community preschool programs by attending meetings and conferences as deemed appropriate

•    Maintain policies and procedures for program operation

Program Operation

•    Supervise registration and enrollment

•    Manage program data including class lists using preschool software

•    Facilitate preparation for and implementation of parent teacher conferences

•    Plan school year calendar

•    Work with preschool CEO and staff on the assessment of playground needs

•    Develop work calendar and schedule for preschool office staff

•    Post and maintain a working calendar of program activities

•    Outline expectations for and monitor communications with parents

Program Development

•    Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education

•    Oversee ongoing NAEYC accreditation and apply for QUALSTAR rating

•    Encourage and provide opportunities for team building and staff collaboration

•    Provide a vision for program development and change

•    Implement strategies to recruit and maintain enrollment

Office Supervision

•    Supervision of office staff responsibilities including but not limited to:

-     Program supply maintenance

-     Student records

-     Payroll

-     Tuition payments

-     Payables and Receivables

-     Scholastic Book Program

-     School Pictures

-     Website updates

Budget Responsibilities

•    Responsible for program budget

•    Identify resources to support budget responsibilities

Program Supervision

•    Assure that monthly class newsletters are given to parents

•    Write and distribute weekly staff notes, keeping teachers informed of current program information

•    Conduct monthly staff meetings

•    Arrange for teachers to complete 12 clock hours of outside training annually

•    Evaluate teachers on an annual basis

•    Dismiss or suspend preschool employees as determined necessary by both the director and the CEO.

•    Prepare staff contracts

•    Interview and select substitute teachers

•    Develop substitute teacher procedures

•    Supervise implementation of licensing and safety procedures

•    Supervise implementation of program curriculum

•    Maintain staff records

•    Provide support for teachers

•    Maintain a visible presence to staff, students and preschool families

• Other duties as required

Education Requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree; and

•    Candidate MUST have current Official Large Center Director Qualification Verification Letter (OLCDQVL) from Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care. For more information a visit http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-ChildYouthFam/CBON/1251583639468

•    Meets alternatives for NAEYC Program Director Qualifications

Additional Skills

•    Excellent communication skills

•    Strong organizational skills

•    Ability to understand and manage the complexities of a large preschool program

•    Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with parents, children, and staff