Overview

A preschool director should have experience in growing and developing a transformational model of early childhood education. As a leadership position, candidates must be committed to embodying and developing the highest possible standards for early childhood practice and organizational management.

The Director will be responsible for maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements, laws, and regulations and early learning center licensing requirements, including ensuring that student, personnel, and organizational records are maintained and updated to the required standards.

Day-to-Day Work

• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with registration and legislative requirements at all times.
• To ensure that the nursery conforms to and exceeds the requirements of Ofsted.
• To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the EarlyYears Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
• To uphold and ensure a high standard of care throughout the nursery.
• Implement and maintain equality policy between children, parents and the staff
• To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
• To give monthly feedback to the Committee about the nursery including any complaints received or any situation that may be detrimental to the Setting.
• Supporting teachers, staff and families by listening and modeling a stance of listening and reflection.
• Maintenance and development of outdoor and indoor play environments.
• Collaboration on development and implementation of budgets and planning with Director/CEO.
• Monitoring of center maintenance, facility needs, and services.
• Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy school environment.

Personality

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