Preschool Principal

Preschool Principal







Chesterbrook Academy (#801), 4401 Roger Stover Dr, Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America
Req #8166



Tuesday, October 29, 2024





Spring Education Group's Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary  that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods –  (Association Montessori Internationale) and  (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.






Chesterbrook Academy: Rotational Principal
 
Summary:
The Preschool Principal leads the school administration team and has responsibility for the delivery of the instructional programs and overall operation of the school including marketing plan implementation, student enrollment, parent and community relations, staff supervision and development, profit and loss management, and facility management. In addition, the Preschool Principal will provide a clear vision for learning for all students and ensure a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment.
 
As a Rotating Principal, you will be assigned specific schools in a market as an acting Principal as needs arise.  In this role you will cover for long term and short term absences, and to supply leadership and administrative support to Chesterbrook Academy schools in these areas:
Fairfax, Herndon, Centerville,  Alexandria
 
 
Responsibilities:


Culture: Creates a vision for the school. Positively influences all constituents to work toward and meet the vision. Provides and maintains quality education programs. Ensures successful implementation of approved curriculum. Recruits, and leads staff in implementations of SEG curriculum, policies, and procedures.




Safety and Compliance:  Prioritizes a safe, clean, attractive and learning environment. Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and SEG internal policies and procedures. 



Execution: Prioritizes and strategizes needs of the team, students, and school communities. Use local grass roots marketing strategies to generate and retain enrollment.


Relationship Building: Build trust and cultivate strong relationships with students, parents, and the broader community.


 
Minimum Qualifications:

Must have one of the following 1. An Associates degree in Early Childhood education 2. Bachelors degree in any field.
Minimum of three years' experience in education administration or business administration preferred. 
Minimum of one year teaching experience required; three years' teaching experience preferred. May substitute experience with an educational services company for teaching experience. 
Meets minimum education and experience requirements to comply with applicable state regulation and accrediting boards, including holding any State required Director certifications.
Sales and/or marketing experience preferred.
Must be 21 years of age or Older

 
Required Course Work

6 semesters, 90 clock hours or the equivalent of approved early childhood coursework (45 hours of child development and 45 hours of curriculum planning),
Hold the Child Development  Associate (CDA) Credential issued  by the Council for Professional  Recognition, or
Approved by the Maryland State  Department of Education as a teacher for Nursery – Grade 3, or
Hold a teaching certificate from  the MSDE or another state for  Nursery – Grade 3 · At least 9 clock hours of approved  training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public,  

Additional Requirements

40-45 clock hours or the equivalent of approved administrative training, 
At least 9 clock hours of approved  training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public,
45 clock hour or the equivalent of approved coursework,  and approved training in supporting breastfeeding practices.
3 clock hours in ADA Compliance and · Within 6 months after the date of hire, complete a regulation training

 
 
MISSION:
We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.
 
Benefits include:


Beyond Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Tuition discounts for your children
FSA plans for both medical and dependent care


Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
CDA Program
Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

 
 
 
  This is not a complete list of job duties. More detailed Job Description will be provided.




To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.




Other details



Job Function
Early Childhood Education

Pay Type
Salary

Employment Indicator
Full Time

Min Hiring Rate
$60,000.00

Max Hiring Rate
$70,000.00