Preschool director position

Preschool Director - Emmanuel Episcopal Preschool (Alexandria, VA) Emmanuel Episcopal Preschool is a non-profit church preschool founded in 1968. Our preschool program is based on the philosophy that young children should learn through play and develop positive relationships with other children and adults. Our school day offers a combination of structured and free time in which children learn to feel good about themselves and to care about the feelings of others. The Preschool currently has 8 separate classes for children from 2 to 5 years of age. Position Description: The Director's position is part-time with duties spanning the entire 12-month year. These include: providing leadership for a church preschool; supporting the outreach ministry efforts of the Church; maintaining a safe and secure learning environment; communicating with parents regularly and personally about their children; planning special programs and events throughout the year, fundraising; contracting and supervising all staff; preparing and managing the budget; assisting with the transition of the children to both public and private schools in the area; ensuring the Preschool remains compliant with all applicable regulations of the city and state; and, most importantly, maintaining a sense of humor and perspective at all times. Qualifications: • Preferred: Master's degree in early childhood education or a related field and/or administration, or B.A. in early childhood or a related field • Required: Bachelor's degree, experience at a preschool in teaching and/or administration Successful completion of a background check is required. The Director position is currently open. We are looking for someone who can begin as soon as possible. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to bqcare@yahoo.com or to the attention of Emmanuel Episcopal Preschool Search Committee, 1608 Russell Road, Alexandria, VA 22301.