School Director/ Administrator

We are looking for a talented and experienced professional. The ideal candidate will have a strong and established track record of leading and growing a Private Christian Nursery and Elementary School. Christian Faith is required to carry out the mission of our school effectively. We are looking for a team player who is energetic, highly organized, dedicated to details and has a caring attitude toward faculty and parents. Must have 5+ years recent experience classroom teaching and leading a school of over 75 students, managing staff and teachers.

Oversees daily operations, faculty, and curriculum to ensure a safe, high-quality learning environment and compliance with state regulations. Key responsibilities include leading school-wide vision, managing budgets, fostering parent relationships, providing strategic, top-level management and driving enrollment.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Administration & Operations: Overseeing day-to-day operations, implementing policies, and maintaining school safety and compliance with educational standards.
• Leadership & Staff Management: Recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty and staff to promote a collaborative environment.
• Instructional Leadership: Developing and monitoring the curriculum, enhancing student learning outcomes, and ensuring alignment with state standards.
• Parent & Community Engagement: Cultivating relationships with families to boost retention, providing excellent customer service, and engaging with the local community.
• Admissions & Marketing: Partnering with administrative teams to attract new families and lead the admission process.
• Budget & Finance: Handling budget creation and monitoring allocation of resources
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the School.
• Supervise all staff, maintain up-to-date employee and student files, and billing, and assure continuous compliance with Florida Dept. of Health.
• Oversee hiring process and orientation for new staff.
• Oversee contract with Early Learning Coalition of PBC for VPK and School Readiness Programs.
• Leadership development of faculty
• Conduct parent tours and manage incoming online and phone inquiries by prospective new families.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills in English. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the School Readiness Program and be familiar with DOH rules and regulations for private schools.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education or Administration.
• Experience: Previous leadership experience in an educational setting, with experience using management or admissions software.
• Skills: Exceptional communication, strong leadership, strategic planning, and expertise in navigating state education regulations.
• Florida’s Director Credentials (Details Below)

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A private prekindergarten provider delivering the VPK program must have a director who has a VPK Director Endorsement Credential consistent with section 1002.55(3)(g), Florida Statutes, and meets the requirements of Rule 6M-8.610, Florida Administrative Code:

1. A Florida Director Credential issued by the Florida Department of Children and Families
2. Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classroom: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten (VFSP or SPC3TK) – 5 Hour Online Course or 3 Hour Instructor-Led Course
3. Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors (VPK, VPKR, or VPK21) – 5 Hour Online Course
4. VPK Director Credential (DVPK) – 5 Hour Online Course
5. Mathematical Thinking for Early Learners (MATH) – 5 Hour Online Course
6. Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom (LVPK or LVPK21) – 5 Hour Online Course

The issuance of the VPK Director Endorsement will automatically appear on the Child Care Training Transcript upon completion of all six (6) requirements listed above.

Note: A private school administrator of a private prekindergarten program who holds a valid certificate in educational leadership issued by the Florida Department of Education as defined in Rule 6A-4.0082, F.A.C., satisfies the requirement for a prekindergarten director credential under section 1002.57, F.S

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