St. Matthew’s Preschool is a well-established full day program seeking a highly qualified, energetic, and dedicated person to take over leadership. A successful candidate will assume full responsibility for operating and growing a safe, high-quality educational and nurturing environment for children ages 2 to 5years, a First Steps 4K program and a unique outdoor learning environment. We seek a person with a passion for quality preschool education, who will work effectively with teaching staff and care deeply for the children in our care and their families.
Leadership in care of children and their families: manage and grow the enrollment of children ensuring all health and state requirements are met, establish supportive relationships with them and their families based on Christian principles, establish an environment of respect for cultural and developmental differences, create a safe environment for all, work with Spartanburg Quality Counts to provide an appropriate learning environment.
Center Operations: Maintain the facility and the outdoor learning environment in compliance with SC licensing standards and St Matthew's Church requirements; manage an annual budget; record fee payments by enrolled students; ensure classrooms have adequate supplies and sanitation; oversee building repairs and improvements with the support of the Preschool Board of Directors and the building and grounds representative of St Matthew's Church; attend all Preschool Board of Directors' meetings; initiate and manage student recruitment, fundraisinig efforts, and the marketing of the Preschool. Operations duties should be performed utilizing the support of the Preschool Board and St Matthew's Church parishioners.
Staff Administration: Supervise, schedule, and inspire staff to meet center needs and in accordance with SC requirements. Provide training and support as needed. Hiring additional staff as needed that fit our faith based, nurturing program.
Full Job Description available if offered an interview
Must meet SCDSS qualifications for a Center Director (CDA/Associates Degree or higher desired)
Strong administrative and record keeping skills
Provide copy of transcripts for level of training
3 Letters of Recommendation
Experience working in a Faith Based Preschool program
Familiarity with Spartanburg Quality Counts and First Steps 4K
Experience with student recruitment
Starting Salary: 28,000 - 34,000 with annual performance-based increases
Option to participate in St. Matthew’s 403b Retirement Program
Employee childcare provided for ages 2-5