Preschool Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a preschool that inspired by Montessori that balances free play and teacher-directed learning. Our core value is to learn through play. We promote children’s imagination and ignite their curious minds to explore the world by varieties of activities and curricula. Our mission is to provide a happy and nutritious environment for the emotional, social, physical and academic development of young children.
Responsibilities
- Cooperate with administrators to ensure preschool operate smoothly;
- The director is able to consistently and successfully perform all essential functions of the position;
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff, children, and families;
- Implement and maintain the Preschool program philosophy, goals, and objectives;
- Implement early-age curriculum in accordance with directive guidelines
- Maintain children / teacher ratios at all times
- Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment in accordance with licensing standards
- Schedule work hours for teachers and co-teachers
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- 12 core semester units’ early Childhood Development and 3 semester units in Administration or Staff Relations
- Five years teaching experience in a supervised group Child Care Center
- Complete 15 hours of health and safety training, including CPR and First Aid certification
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR
- Valid license to practice profession
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Preschool Director roles across Piedmont Hills Montessori's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27 - £35 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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