Preschool Director – Holly Springs, NC

Sunrise UMC Preschool in Holly Springs, NC is seeking an experienced leader to oversee our Preschool program. This is a part-time year round position for a person passionate about the education of young children and values a play-based program guided by developmentally appropriate practice. The preschool program operates September – May. This is an excellent position to work with your child(ren)’s school schedules.
Job Requirements and Duties:
● Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
● A degree in Early Childhood Ed., CDA, or equivalent
● A minimum of 2 years experience in early childhood education
● A strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practice
● Experience with personnel management
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
● Organization development
● Administrative planning
● Marketing, social media
● Early childhood regulations & guidelines
● Church & Community relations
● Finance, budgets, payroll
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
● Develop and implement reopening plan to align with CDC & DHHS guidelines
● Manage daily operations
● Plan & implement a developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum
● Implement school policies & budget
● Ensure that facilities are safe and align with CDC, DHHS guidelines, & Safe Sanctuaries
● Oversee payroll, supply purchasing, tuition collection
● Maintain confidential preschool children’s & staff records
● Recruit, hire, train, supervise staff & volunteers
● Recruit & retain families, meet with parents
● Attend church staff meetings and other meetings as required
● Schedule & lead preschool staff meetings
● Provide regular updates to the preschool board