Director of Preschool Services - Van Buren
$55,000–$55,000 year
On-site · Van Buren, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Director of Preschool Services at Pediatrics Plus leads the developmental preschool program, guiding classroom management, therapeutic/developmental focus, and collaboration among teachers, therapists, and families. The role emphasizes culture development, health and safety oversight, program direction, enrollment coordination, performance reviews, onboarding, training on health and safety, budget and audits, recruitment support, and maintaining compliance with licensing and handbook policies. The position requires leadership experience in early childhood settings, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment, and strong communication with staff, families, and leadership to ensure an excellent, developmentally-focused preschool experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field; or Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field, plus four years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or Birth to Pre-K Credential; or Associate degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field, plus six years of experience in Early Childhood Education; or Eight years of experience in Early Childhood Education and completion of one of the following within two years of employment: Child Development Associate Credential; Birth to Pre-K Credential; Director’s Credential or the equivalent; Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education
- Proven leadership experience, preferred
- Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS) qualifications. If ECDS qualifications are not currently met, must actively pursue qualifications that would meet the requirements. Requirements are: Licensed as a Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Developmental Therapist; or Bachelor’s Degree and at least one of the following: Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education certificate; or Current Child Development Associate’s certificate; or Current Birth to Pre-K credential; or Documented experience working with children with special needs and twelve hours of completed college courses in Early Childhood, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Studies
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people
- Must be able to work with children birth to age 21 and families who are at risk
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents
- Ability to author routine reports and correspondence
- Basic computer skills which include a working knowledge of keyboarding, database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of families or employees of the organization
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to represent the company in a confident, persuasive, and positive manner
- Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations
- In-depth knowledge of operational, clinical and referral development systems
- Ability to work effectively within a complex matrix organization
- Reports for work dressed appropriately and complies with company policies regarding dress code
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Travel may be required
- Equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
Additional Requirements
- None stated
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