Preschool Principal

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.