Educational Director

The Director is the manager of all matters related to education and staffing of the school, including, but not limited to the following :

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General Responsibilities :

• Contacting state and local regulatory agencies for licensing and accreditation issues.
• Conforming to health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Handling all administrative problems, including keeping accurate records.
• Evaluating his / her own work as Director.
• Planning and implementing a program for professional growth.
• Preparing periodic reports for the owner on the state of the school.
• Keeping abreast of research and new developments in early childhood education.
• Playing an active role in professional organizations.
• Maintaining a professional library.
• Planning the yearly calendar of school holidays.
• Planning and scheduling administrative responsibilities.
• Supervising the management of classroom schedules.
• Scheduling the use of shared classroom space and equipment.
• Scheduling the responsibilities of the teaching staff.

Fiscal Responsibilities :

• Operating the school within the approved budget.
• Purchasing equipment and supplies.
• Arranging for repairs and maintenance.
• Preparing monthly reports on the budget status.
• Collecting enrollment fees and tuition.
• Handling petty cash.

Space and Equipment :

• Planning for and equipping outdoor areas.
• Planning for and equipping indoor areas.
• Keeping inventory records.
• Arranging for custodial care, maintenance, and repairs.
• Managing supplies.
• Replacing equipment and replenishing supplies as needed.

Staff :

• Preparing job descriptions.
• Recruiting applicants to fill staff vacancies.
• Selecting staff members (subject to the owner’s approval).
• Recommending staff members for permanent status or separation after a trial period.
• Developing and maintaining a substitute help list.
• Conducting regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Planning and implementing an in-service training program for the staff.
• Assisting staff in preparing plans and ensuring timely submissions.
• Assisting staff in developing a workable plan for using indoor and outdoor space.
• Planning and implementing procedures for accurate classroom records.
• Preparing and maintaining an employee handbook.
• Preparing Personnel Action forms and providing guidance to staff.
• Preparing and posting weekly staff schedules and adjustments.
• Preparing weekly payroll and FTE data for the owner.
• Preparing payroll sheets for the owner to review.

Enrollment :

• Enrolling children to achieve an ethnic and socio-economic balance.
• Providing excellent phone etiquette to ensure high conversion rates.
• Interviewing parents of prospective students and following up.
• Conducting informative tours to promote enrollment.
• Planning for the gradual orientation of newly enrolled students.
• Familiarizing parents with school policies.
• Being alert to enrollment needs.
• Maintaining an active advertising and public relations program.
• Maintaining the class list book.

Parent Relationships :

• Maintaining a system of parent-school communication.
• Updating the school website and communication boards.
• Planning for the orientation of parents to school policies.
• Planning and administering a parent education program.
• Communicating with parents in various ways.
• Writing and distributing the monthly school newsletter.
• Working with the community for smooth transitions.
• Maintaining a parents’ library.
• Updating the parent information board.
• Maintaining a slideshow of school events.

Health :

• Planning and implementing a health program for the school.
• Keeping health history records and reports.
• Contacting agencies for children with special needs.
• Maintaining a referral system for children with special needs.

Safety :

• Planning and implementing a safety program.
• Keeping informed of legal responsibilities and liabilities.
• Implementing playground safety programs.
• Conducting monthly fire drills and quarterly tornado drills.
• Preparing activities to teach traffic safety.

Children’s Programs :

• Planning and organizing school curriculum.
• Planning for and purchasing school supplies.
• Organizing management procedures for children’s programs.
• Planning routines for children.
• Planning and implementing field trips.
• Planning educational programs.
• Evaluating students' progress and needs.
• Arranging a sound nutritional snack program.
• Arranging for rest and relaxation.
• Ensuring lesson plans incorporate children’s program planning.

Community Relationship :

• Welcoming visitors and ensuring positive experiences.
• Planning a student teaching program with local institutions.
• Being available for public events related to early childhood.
• Participating in professional conferences and events.
• Arranging community service events.

Food Management :

• Planning and implementing a food snack program.
• Including nutritional information in newsletters.
• Keeping the food program within budget limits.
• Providing an attractive setting for food serving.
• Establishing a program to prevent food poisoning.
• Controlling food supplies to prevent waste.
• Supervising kitchen staff.
• Shopping for food supplies.

Job Type : Full-time

Ability to Relocate :

Saint Charles, MO 63303 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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