Preschool Job Description

Position Title: Director of Zion Lutheran Preschool

Zion Lutheran Preschool is a ministry of Zion Lutheran Church. Open to children of all spiritual backgrounds, this new start-up center shall provide an appropriate Christian learning, school readiness experience for children between 18 months to 5 years of age. 

Working collaboratively with the Preschool Board of Directors, preschool parents, church staff, committees, and the congregation, the Director shall lead the Preschool staff in preschool operations, foster preschool staff development, and carry out the preschool’s mission.  The Director reports to the Preschool Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Early Childhood Education and looking for a unique children’s center development opportunity, has classroom management experience, is organized, a self-starter, a solutions-oriented leader with excellent communication skills, and possesses a proven record of maintaining effective relationships. 

The person chosen for this position must be professionally prepared as a preschool director and able to meet the requirements of the California licensing agency.  Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by children at this facility is required, including leading compliance with preschool regulations and communications with licensing agencies.

The Preschool Director credential requirements include one of the following:

1. High school graduation or GED; completion, with passing grades, of 15 semester or equivalent quarter units as specified in 1a) and 1b) below at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least four years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

a)       Three of the 15 units required in 1) above shall be in administration or staff relations.

b)      Twelve of the 15 units required in 1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum.

OR

2. An associate of arts degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development; and at least two years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

a)       Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations.

OR

3. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development; and at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

a)       Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations.

OR

4. A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Prior to hire, candidate must 1) pass a pre-employment physical examination, including a tuberculosis clearance, 2) pass a fingerprint/background check consistent with statement requirements for working in centers for early childhood education, 3) possess and maintain current certification in pediatric CPR, First Aid, and 4) possess fifteen hours of Health and Safety Training.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Sick Leave

To apply, please submit the following items to zionpreschool@zionslo.com:

1. your resume

2. cover letter explaining how you meet the job requirements and licensing qualifications

3. unofficial transcripts

Thank you for your interest in joining our staff!