First Presbyterian Preschool
Position Announcement
Preschool Director
The First Presbyterian Preschool of Atlanta is searching for a dynamic new Director
to lead the organization. Founded in 1946, the First Presbyterian Preschool of
Atlanta is the oldest, continuously operating preschool in Georgia. It serves children
ages 18 months through 6 years old (Kindergarten) five days per week. The First
Presbyterian Preschool is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools (SACS/CASI) Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.
The Preschool is part of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. As such, the
mission of the Preschool is to provide a high-quality academic education integrated
with a Christian environment of love, support, and acceptance. The Preschool
welcomes and celebrates children and families of all ethnic, racial, religious and
cultural backgrounds.
The school has an enrollment of approximately 200 students. The curriculum is
inspired by the emergent, explorative-based Reggio-Emilia approach. The Preschool
has a partnership with the Adaptive Learning Center (ALC) to provide an inclusive
Preschool program. The Preschool is a learning community where children develop
skills necessary to construct their own knowledge and prepare them for their
transition to their next school environment. Instruction is individualized according
to the needs and skills of each student.
The Preschool Director is responsible for all administration and management of the
Preschool, including the supervision and development of more than thirty
employees. The Director reports to an independent Board of Directors and is a
member of the First Presbyterian Church's staff team. The Director will work in
collaboration with church staff and leaders to embrace the Preschool's role as a vital
part of the Church ministry.
The successful candidate will have the ability to:
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Foster a nurturing educational environment for young children;
Create a harmonious atmosphere for teachers of younger children to
share their creativity and love of learning with their students;
Support a cooperative relationship with the leadership of First
Presbyterian Church and embraces the Preschool's role as a vital part of
the Church ministry;
Maintain and enhance the preschool's positive working relationship with
the Adaptive Learning Center, and the work of its facilitators with
students;
Communicate openly and effectively with preschool parents, teachers,
board members and church leadership;
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Attract, maintain, and nurture relationships with donors;
Develop and sustain relationships with local preschools and elementary
schools to facilitate a successful transition from preschool to elementary
school;
Set a tone of warmth, approachability and familiarity within the
preschool.
The successful candidate will also have significant experience working with young
children, including a minimum of two years' classroom experience, and will have
experience in organizational management, including hiring and supervision of
employees, and budget responsibility. Experience in a SACS or NAEYC-accredited
early childhood environment is a must.
A Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education or child development is required;
a Master's Degree is preferred. The position start date is on or before August 1,
2015. A competitive compensation package is available for the position.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume/CV, contact information
for three references, and salary history to:
Terri Theisen
Theisen Consulting LLC
[email protected]
Applications are being accepted through February 26, 2015.