Pre-School Director The start date of this position will be January 2027. The Pre-School Director serves as the educational leader of the staff and students at the school site. The Pre-School Director is responsible for the direction of the instructional program for pre-school. The Pre-School Director oversees the total school program to provide a quality educational environment that meets the needs of all students. The Pre-School Director will serve as a member of the administrative team dedicated to cultivating excellence throughout the school and community. Requirements / Qualifications Clearances: Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance TB Clearance Health Screening Clearance Immunization records (MMR, Tdap, and Influenza) Comments and Other Information Essential duties and responsibilities include curriculum development, supervision, and evaluation; student assessment and monitoring; student, staff, and community relations; establishing an effective workplace; staff supervision and personnel evaluation; communication and community relations; decision making and problem solving; and professional development.
Qualifications:
Required knowledge, skills & abilities include demonstrated commitment to students and learning, demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development and program design, excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills, strong community-building skills, and entrepreneurial passion.
Additional qualifications:
To be hired, you must provide evidence that you meet one of these additional qualifications. Evidence takes the form of a permit or a copy of the relevant degrees and transcripts. A permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing supervision of a child care and development program operating in multiple sites. This can be either of the following permits: Child Development Program Director Permit Children's Center Supervision Permit OR A current credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in elementary school or a single subject credential in home economics, and six units in administration/supervision of early childhood education/child development (ECE/CD) (not required to any person who was employed as a program director prior to 1/1/93 in a child care and development program receiving funding by the Early Learning and Care Division [ELCD]) and 12 units of ECE/CD or at least two years' experience in an ECE/CD program; OR An Administrative Services Credential authorizing administration or supervision in public schools in California that includes a preschool authorization; OR 15 units in Child Development; Child, Family, & Community; ECE Program and Curriculum; ECE Administration; and any other ECE course with four years of experience working in a licensed child care center; OR Possess an AA degree in Child Development/ECE with 3 units in ECE Administration and two years of experience working in a licensed child care center; OR Possess a BA degree in Child Development/ ECE with 3 units in ECE Administration and one year of experience working in a licensed child care center.
Education and experience:
Demonstrative track record of producing high levels of growth in academic student achievement on standardized state testing Valid Administrative Services Credential Five or more years of successful educational experience 8 hours of EMSA-certified Preventative Health and Safety and Lead Poisoning Prevention for Child Care Providers and 8 hours of EMSA certified CPR/ First Aide Childcare Center Part II Orientation certificate CA AB1207 Mandated Reporter Training certificate
Working conditions:
Physical abilities include hearing and speaking to conduct group training, exchange information in person, electronically, and on the telephone; ability to read printed material and computer screens; ability to understand speech at normal levels; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; ability to climb stairs, walk, and sit for extended periods of time; ability to lift and carry 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
