Job Description
Summary Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Their Families While Having FUN as Part of a Collaborative Team!
We are interviewing for a full-time Montessori Preschool Principal with a MINIMUM of 5 years experience is required. Hours for position are 6:30am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday.
Would you like to... - Work for an organization that values you as an individual?
- Have fun while being an educator to young children?
- Work in a beautiful facility with a supportive team?
- Earn a competitive wage with great benefits & opportunities for growth
Seven Oaks Academy is a privately owned and operated preschool with a dynamic history of serving our local community in Lilburn, GA since 1988. Our core values which we hire, train, retain and assess our team needs include:
1) Respect - We place a high value of respect for our children and their families, each other as teammates, ourselves as individuals, our local community, the reputation of our school and the cultural diversity of our world.
2) No Excuses - Each person on our team is accountable for their own "B.E.D." - we do not Blame; Excuse or Deny. We are reliable, on time, responsible and dedicated to early learning.
3) Play Dough - We are fun like play dough by being creative, enthusiastic about life and positive go-getters. We laugh "with our bellies" and do it often each day.
4) Team Player - We are humble, supportive, have each others back, dedicated, compassionate team players that trust each other to achieve our goals.
Join an Exceptional Team in an environment filled with smiling faces and friendly attitudes. As a member of the Seven Oaks Team, you are valued and an important part of our success. Our staff and teachers are lifelong learners dedicated to supporting each family we serve. The right candidate will be able to provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.
Enjoy exciting and innovative benefits such as:
- A relaxed and casual uniform so you can be comfortable while maintaining a professionalism workplace environment.
- Quarterly Team Bonding Activities
- Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, and your Birthday, too!
- Annual anniversary "bonus pay" and quarterly " bonus achievements pay"
- Monthly Team Member of The Month recognition program
- Annual Team Community Service Project
Seven Oaks Academy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
Duties The Montessori Preschool Principal (Center Director) is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.
This position reports to Executive Director.
- Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
- Develop and execute a three year strategic plan towards full AMS Montessori School certification.
- Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
- Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
- Approve menus and food purchases.
- Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
- Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
- Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
- Manage budget planning and review.
- Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
- Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
- AMI or AMS trained and certified (preferred for this position - non-Montessori certified candidates will be considered and enroll in a training program upon hire) .
- 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
- High energy.
- Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
- Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Strong finance and budgeting skills.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check.
- Must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves - Spanish speaker. Experience using virtual / digital learning tools.
- Quality Rated, Procare and Brightwheel
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Word
Benefits Join an Exceptional Team in an environment filled with smiling faces and friendly attitudes. As a member of the Seven Oaks Team, you are valued and an important part of our success. Our teachers and staff are lifelong learners dedicated to supporting each family we serve.
Enjoy exciting and innovative benefits such as:
- A relaxed and casual uniform so you can be comfortable while maintaining a professionalism workplace environment.
- Quarterly Team Bonding Activities
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, and your Birthday, too!
- Annual anniversary "bonus pay"
- Monthly Team Member of The Month recognition program
- Annual Team Community Service Project
About Us Seven Oaks Academy is a Montessori preschool in Lilburn, Georgia. Our mission is to plant seeds where a child can blossom, explore and more.
We celebrate each child's individuality and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture. All children are naturally curious and love to learn; we support this innate drive by providing environments that meet children's developmental needs, by having a staff of loving and well-prepared adults, and by building a community of families that actively support our mission.
Why do so many families choose Montessori?
Individualized learning
Lessons are designed and given to each child when they are most ready to learn.
Whole child education
Social, emotional, and physical development is emphasized along with academic skills.
Empowered by choice
Freedom to move and choose activities fosters independence and self-confidence.
Supported by research
Current neurology and human development research consistently backs Montessori.
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