Summary
St. Matthew’s Preschool is a well-established full day program seeking a highly qualified, energetic, and dedicated person to take over leadership. A successful candidate will assume full responsibility for operating and growing a safe, high-quality educational and nurturing environment for children ages infant to 5years, a First Steps 4K program and a unique outdoor learning environment. We seek a person with a passion for quality preschool education, who will work effectively with teaching staff and care deeply for the children in our care and their families.
Duties
Leadership in care of children and their families: manage and grow the enrollment of children ensuring all health and state requirements are met, establish supportive relationships with them and their families based on Christian principles, establish an environment of respect for cultural and developmental differences, create a safe environment for all, work with Spartanburg Quality Counts to provide an appropriate learning environment.
Center Operations: Maintain the facility and the outdoor learning environment in compliance with SC licensing standards and St Matthew’s Church requirements, manage an annual budget and fee payments by enrolled students, ensure classrooms have adequate supplies and sanitation, oversee building repairs and improvements as needed with the support of the Preschool Board of Directors. Attend quarterly BOD meetings. Manage recruitment, fundraising, and marketing with the support of the Board and Church staff.
Staff Administration: Supervise, schedule, and inspire staff to meet center needs and in accordance with SC requirements. Provide training and support as needed. Hiring additional staff as needed that fit our faith based, nurturing program.
Full Job Description available if offered an interview
Requirements
Must meet SCDSS qualifications for a Center Director (CDA/Associates Degree or higher desired)
Strong administrative skills
Provide copy of transcripts for level of training
Strong record keeping skills
3 Letters of Recommendation
Nice To Haves
Experience working in a Faith Based Preschool program
Familiarity with Spartanburg Quality Counts and First Steps 4K
Experience with student recruitment
Benefits
Starting Salary range listed
Option to participate in St. Matthew’s 403b Retirement Program
Salary : $27,000 to $34,000/Yr
Minimum Education : Associate
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Administrative
Minimum Experience : 2 Yrs
Location : Spartanburg, SC