Description
Lead and manage all aspects of a preschool, including curriculum, staffing, licensing compliance, family engagement, budgeting, and before- and after-school programs.
- • Partner with families and staff to address student learning, behavior, and program policies.
- • Oversee preparation and maintenance of attendance, incident, health, personnel, and licensing records.
- • Set the school vision, educational standards, and policies, and ensure consistent implementation.
- • Monitor child development and learning outcomes and support teachers with interventions.
- • Develop and manage budgets, allocate funds, and authorize purchases for staff, supplies, and equipment.
- • Recruit, hire, onboard, schedule, coach, and evaluate teachers and support staff.
- • Direct and coordinate daily activities across classrooms, before- and after-school care, and special programs.
- • Plan and supervise curriculum, instructional methods, assessments, and enrichment activities.
- • Ensure compliance with state and local regulations; maintain facility safety, security, cleanliness, and maintenance.
- • Define program offerings and build master schedules to meet enrollment, staffing, and facility needs.
- • Review and improve programs based on observations, data, and regulatory requirements.
- • Provide classroom coverage or direct care to children when needed.
- • Prepare budget requests and grant proposals and manage awarded funds.
- • Develop family handbooks, staff manuals, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- • Analyze enrollment trends, waitlists, and community needs to forecast staffing and curriculum changes.
- • Lead accreditation efforts, inspections, and readiness for licensing reviews.
- • Build community partnerships, conduct tours, and lead outreach to support enrollment and program goals.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
